Constitution of Venezuela (1874) explained

Date Repeal:	April 4, 1881
Date Ratified:	June 16, 1874
Document Name:	Constitution of the United States of Venezuela of 1874

The Constitution of Venezuela of 1874 (Official name: Constitution of the United States of Venezuela. Spanish: Constitución de los Estados Unidos de Venezuela) was a constitution sanctioned on June 16, 1874, by a Congress dominated by Antonio Guzmán Blanco. It was similar to the previous constitution, with few modifications, such as: it obliged voters to sign the ballot, abolished the Appointees, reduced the constitutional period to 3 years, prohibited presidential reelection.^[1]

Characteristics

• The elections lose the character of secret ballot due to the fact that the constitution obliges to sign the ballot.
• The presidential term is reduced from 5 to 3 years.
• Presidential reelection is prohibited.
• The term of office of the members of the Federal High Court is reduced to 2 years.

See also

• April Revolution (Venezuela)

Notes and References

1. Web site: Constitución de 1874 . June 8, 2022 . Spanish.