| 1955 Constitution of Ethiopia | |
|---|---|
 The introduction page of constitution | |
| Overview | |
| Jurisdiction | Ethiopian Empire |
| Created | 4 November 1955 |
| System | Constitutional monarchy |
| Chambers | |
| Executive | Parliament |
| Repealed | 15 September 1974 |
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Emperor Haile Selassie proclaimed a revised constitution in November 1955 of the Ethiopian Empire. The new constitution was intended to improve Ethiopia's international image. While it consolidated the Emperor's absolutist powers it introduced concepts such as the separation of powers and expanded the role of the Ethiopian parliament. It was abrogated in 1974 with the Ethiopian revolution of that year which resulted in the abolition of the monarchy by the Derg.