The notes in small print on unnumbered pages are not part of the authoritative text. They are intended to assist the reader by setting out the chronology of the major amendments to the federal constitution and for editorial reasons, are set out in the present format. Lxxiii any citizen is a legitimate party to file a peoples legal action with a. Brazils constitution of 1988 with amendments through. During its independent political history, brazil has had seven constitutions. Having firmly and solemnly resolve, to live in unity and harmony as one indivisible and indissoluble sovereign nation under god, dedicated to the promotion of interafrican solidarity, world peace, international cooperation and understanding. Constitution of the federative republic of brazil global health rights. Pdf constitution, government and democracy in brazil. It provides the framework for the organization of the brazilian government and. What links here related changes upload file special pages permanent link page. The president and the vicepresident of the republic shall take office in a session of the national congress, pledging to maintain, defend and carry out the constitution, obey the laws, promote the general wellbeing of the brazilian people, sustain the union, the integrity and the independence of brazil. Constitution of the federative republic of brazil 3nd. The text in red is to provide discussion points as you draft your clubs constitution please, if you use. Cons titution of the peop le s r e p u b l ic o f b a n g l a d e s h 4th november 1 972 p r e a m b l e w e, the people of b angladesh, having proclaim ed our independence on the 26th day of m arch.
Page 1 national legislation doalosola united nations asdf extract from the brazilian constitution on the organization of the state adopted on 5 october 1988. Brazilian constitution massachusetts institute of technology. Prior to its independence, on september 7, 1822, brazil had no formal constitution, since portugal only adopted its first constitution on september 23, 1822, 16 days after brazilian proclaimed independence. The english version of the constitution of the federative republic of brazil was extracted from the. The brazilian constitution of 1988 presents a high rate of constitutional amending, with 62 amendments in twenty years 3. The constitution of the united states preamble we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do.
This constitution established the brazilian empire as a unitary state the provinces. The federative republic of brazil, formed by the indissoluble union of the states and municipalities and of the federal district, is a legal democratic state and is founded on. Constitution of the federative republic of brazil 1988. Brazils first constitution was, to date, also its most. Constitution of the united states we the people of the united states, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this. The constitution of the federative republic of brazil is the supreme law of brazil. Brazils constitution of 1988 with amendments through 2014. Copyright by the endowment of the united states institute of peace. Canadas constitution of 1867 with amendments through 2011. Brazils constitution of 1988 with amendments through 2015. It is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying the existence of brazil and the federal government of brazil.
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