Constitution of Venezuela (1893)

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.

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