i) The independence of the courts;
j) The separation and interdependence of the bodies that exercise sovereign
power;
k) Local autonomy.
Article 237
(Circumstantial limits)
No alterations may be made to the Constitution during a state of war, siege or
emergency.
TITLE VIII
FINAL AND TRANSITIONAL PROVISIONS
Article 238
(Entry onto force)
The Constitution of the Republic of Angola shall come into force on the date of its
publication in the Diário da Republic (Official Gazette), without prejudice to the
provisions contained in the Articles which follow.
Article 239
(Force of previous laws)
The ordinary law that existed prior to the Constitution coming into force shall be
maintained provided that it does not contradict the Constitution.
Article 240
(National Assembly)
The terms of office for serving Members of the National Assembly on the date on
which the Constitution of the Republic of Angola comes into force shall be
maintained until the Members elected under the terms of this Constitution take up
office.
Article 241
(President of the Republic)
1. The serving President of the Republic on the date on which the Constitution
of the Republic of Angola comes into force shall remain in office until the
President of the Republic elected under the terms of this Constitution is
inaugurated.
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