Constitution of Monaco

The Constitution of Monaco, first adopted in 1911 after a Monégasque Revolution as alive as heavily revised by Prince Rainier III on 17 December 1962, outlines three branches of government, including several administrative offices & a number of councils, who share advisory and legislative power to direct or creation with a prince.

The constitution also defines the line of succession to the Monegasque throne; this portion was modified on 2 April 2002.

By word count, it is the shortest constitution in the world currently in force.

Legislative branch

Under the 1962 constitution, the prince shares his power to direct or defining with the unicameral National Council, the Principality's legislative body. Though it is independent of the prince and may act contrary to his wishes, his signature is invited to confirm all of its portrayed laws.