论1954年宪法的时代特征——纪念新中国第一部宪法诞生

Features of Constitution of the People's Republic of China of 1954——The commemoration of the first constitution of New China

1954年制定的《中华人民共和国宪法》是新中国第一部正式宪法,它上承1949年《中华人民共和国政治协商会议共同纲领》,下启1982年宪法。这部宪法有其独特的时代特点,它是毛泽东宪法思想影响下的宪法,过渡时期的宪法,以《中华人民共和国政治协商会议共同纲领》为基础和发展的宪法,基本权利单列成章和其后置的宪法,全民大讨论的宪法。准确认识和把握中华人民共和国首部宪法的特点,对理解我国现行宪法体制、树立宪政文化意识、普及宪法知识是有所裨益的。

Constitution of the People＇s Republic of China of 1954 was the first officially made constitution in China.It originated from The Common Program of Political Consultative Conference of PRC and laid foundation for the Constitution of 1982.Constitution of 1954 was influenced by Mao Tse-tung＇s thought of constitution and of great significance during the transition period in New China as national debates over it had been made and people＇s basic rights were listed separately.The exact understanding and good command of the features of the Constitution will be beneficial to further explore the present constitutional system,establish constitutional and political cultures,and popularize the contents of China＇s Constitution as well.