Constitution of the United States of Venezuela of 1893 | |
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![]() Venezuelan Constitution of 1893 | |
Ratified | June 12, 1893 |
Repealed | March 26, 1901 |
Author(s) | National Constituent Assembly of 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. [1]