Constitution of Venezuela (1893) explained
| Document Name: | Constitution of the United States of Venezuela of 1893 |
| Date Ratified: | June 12, 1893 |
| Date Repeal: | March 26, 1901 |
The Constitution of Venezuela of 1893 was sanctioned in Caracas on June 12, 1893 by the National Constituent Assembly and promulgated by President Joaquín Crespo,[1] where the presidential term was increased to 4 years, despite the fact that the rejection of this proposal was the cause of the Legalist Revolution.[2] It establishes direct and secret elections to elect the president, eliminates the Federal Council and creates a Council of Government. The president of this body acted as vice-president of the Republic.
Characteristics
- The presidential term is increased from 2 to 4 years.
- Direct and secret elections are established to elect the president.
- The Federal Council is eliminated.
- A Council of Government is created, composed of 9 members (one for each State) appointed by the Congress every 4 years.
- The States reserve the right to unite 2 or more States to form a single State, and for this purpose, at least two thirds of the Municipal Councils of the Districts that compose the respective States must be in agreement.[3]
- The right of the Federal District to elect deputies to the National Congress is recognized.
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: CRESPO TORRES . JOAQUÍN SINFORIANO DE JESÚS . Constitución de 1893 - G515161Sufragio . March 24, 2023 . sites.google.com . Spanish.
- Web site: 2020-04-29 . Se alzó un General en el Hato "El Totumo", Estado Guárico Informe21.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20200429041034/https://informe21.com/revolucion-legalista/se-alzo-general-hato-totumo-estado-guarico . 2020-04-29 . 2022-07-28.
- Web site: Constitución de 1893 . June 12, 2022 . Spanish.
