1814 Constitution of Norway

The 1814 Constitution of Norway is a foundational legal document that established Norway as an independent nation after centuries of foreign rule. Drafted during a brief period of independence, it introduced principles of democracy, individual rights, and a parliamentary system. The Constitution emphasized popular sovereignty and was progressive for its time, granting civil liberties and establishing a separation of powers among the branches of government. Although Norway later entered a union with Sweden, the Constitution remained in effect and has been amended over time, forming the basis for Norway's modern democratic framework.