Constitution of Kenya texts since gaining independence: in 1969 and in 2010. In 1969, the 1963 independence constitution was replaced with a new text that entrenched amendments already made to the system of government that the independence constitution had contemplated. These changes included: changing the structure of the state from a federal, or Majimbo system, to a unitary system; creating a unicameral instead of bicameral legislature; changing from a parliamentary to a semi-presidential system with a powerful presidency; and reducing the protections of the bill of rights. Further amendments to the 1969 constitution were later effected, including, in 1982, the institution of a
Governing Council of the Solomon Islands Services and Works. The elected members were elected from single-member constituencies for four-year terms. The first elections took place in 1970. Prior to the 1973 elections the number of elected members and consistencies was increased to 24. On 27 August 1974 a new constitution was promulgated, abolishing the Governing Council and replacing it with the Legislative Assembly. Governing Council of the Solomon Islands The Governing Council (GovCo) was the legislature and executive of the Solomon Islands between 1970 and 1974. The Governing Council was established in 1970 when a new constitution was promulgated on 10 April. It combined the previous