CHAPTER LIX
The Constitution of Norway
THE following is the Constitution adopted at the Convention at Eidsvold on the 17th day of May, 1814, and amended and ratified by the Storthing on the 4th day of November, 1814, with all the subsequent amendments incorporated:
A. Religion and Form of Government:
Article 1. The Kingdom of Norway is a free, independent, indivisible and inalienable state, united with Sweden under one king. Its form of government is a limited, hereditary monarchy.
Article 2. The Evangelical Lutheran religion shall continue the established religion of the state. Such inhabitants as profess the same shall educate their children therein. Jesuits shall be excluded.
B. The Executive Power, the King, and the Royal Family:
Article 3. The executive power shall be vested in the King.
Article 4. The King shall constantly profess, maintain and defend the Evangelical Lutheran religion.
Article 5. The King’s person is sacred; he shall neither be censured nor impeached. His Ministry shall, however, be accountable.