Yugoslav Constitution of 1974

The Yugoslav Constitution of 1974 was a key legal document that redefined the governance of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. It expanded the autonomy of its six republics and two provinces, granting them more power over local affairs. The constitution emphasized a federal structure and promoted the principle of collective leadership to prevent centralization. It aimed to protect the rights of various nationalities within the federation while fostering a sense of unity. This constitution, however, also contributed to eventual tensions and conflicts among the republics as their desires for autonomy grew stronger in the 1980s and 1990s.