[1][2] The Constitution established the Republic of Moldova as a sovereign state, independent and neutral; a state of law governed by a set of principles including the separation and cooperation of powers, political pluralism, human rights and freedoms, observance of International Law and International Treaties.

It delineates the formation and function of the state's main institutions: Parliament, Cabinet, President and Judiciary.

The constitution was adopted on 6 January 1938 by the Seventh Extraordinary Congress of the Supreme Council of the Moldavian SSR.

The achievements of the Moldovan people in economy and culture served as a trigger for the creation of the Constitution.

The tenth chapter established state symbols (coat of arms, flag) of the Moldavian ASSR.