The comparative constitution’s project shows timelines of the world’s constitutions. Japan’s constitution appears as one of the most stable ones, Switzerland’s doesn’t.
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Secession of Territory
The constitutions of 23 countries specify how territories may secede, according to Constitute. Here is the clause from the Liechtenstein constitution:
Individual communes have the right to secede from the State. A decision to initiate the secession procedure shall be taken by a majority of the citizens residing there who are entitled to vote. Secession shall be regulated by a law or, as the case may be, a treaty. In the latter event, a second ballot shall be held in the commune after the negotiations have been completed.
Frequent Constitutional Change
The Economist discusses the life span of constitutions. 19 years.