[1] The Constitution of July 10, 1953 is considered "the one under which the presidential system of government was introduced for the first time in an Arab country.
151 was issued, announcing that the Syrian people, both men and women, would vote on this draft constitution by plebiscite on July 10, 1953.
Civil rights, political and economic pluralism, and Syria's Arab identity from the 1950 constitution were preserved.
It granted the president direct election by the people, making him the head of government with power to appoint ministers.
Following al-Shishakli's removal in February 1954, the 1950 constitution and parliament were reinstated, with Hashim al-Atassi returning as president.