A constitutional referendum was held in Uruguay on 19 April 1934, alongside parliamentary elections.
[2] A series of conflicts between the National Council of Administration and President Gabriel Terra led to Terra leading a presidential coup on 31 March 1933.
The various factions of the Colorado Party emerged as the largest group in the Assembly, winning 151 of the 284 seats.
[4] The new constitution abolished the National Council of Administration and transferred its powers to the President,[3] with President also becoming the head of government.
[2] Other changes included the Senate being equally divided between the two parties receiving the most votes, and allowing the public to propose constitutional amendments (though 20% of the electorate).