In 1939, in the midst of a political stalemate, President José Félix Estigarribia dissolved Congress and assumed "temporary" dictatorial powers. The following year, he issued a new constitution. The key institution was a "strong, but not despotic" president who was vested with sweeping powers to suspend civil liberties and take actions that he deemed necessary for the good of the state. The Senate was abolished and the Chamber of Representatives limited in power. A new, corporatist-inspired Council of State was created to represent interests in business, farmers, bankers, the military, and the Roman Catholic Church.[2][3]
^ This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Thomas C. Bruneau (December 1988). "Constitutional Development". In Hanratty, Dannin; Meditz, Sandra W. (eds.). Paraguay: A country study. Federal Research Division, Library of Congress. LCCN 89600299.
^ This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. Richard S. Sacks (December 1988). "Historical Setting". In Hanratty, Dannin; Meditz, Sandra W. (eds.). Paraguay: A country study. Federal Research Division, Library of Congress. LCCN 89600299.
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1940, paraguayan, constitutional, referendum, constitutional, referendum, held, paraguay, august, 1940, voters, approve, constitution, background, editin, 1939, midst, political, stalemate, president, josé, félix, estigarribia, dissolved, congress, assumed, te. A constitutional referendum was held in Paraguay on 4 August 1940 1 It saw voters approve the new constitution 1 Background editIn 1939 in the midst of a political stalemate President Jose Felix Estigarribia dissolved Congress and assumed temporary dictatorial powers The following year he issued a new constitution The key institution was a strong but not despotic president who was vested with sweeping powers to suspend civil liberties and take actions that he deemed necessary for the good of the state The Senate was abolished and the Chamber of Representatives limited in power A new corporatist inspired Council of State was created to represent interests in business farmers bankers the military and the Roman Catholic Church 2 3 Results editChoice Votes For 92 4 Against 7 6 Invalid blank votes Total 100 Registered voters turnout 80 Source Direct DemocracyReferences edit a b Nohlen D 2005 Elections in the Americas A data handbook Volume II p428 ISBN 978 0 19 928358 3 nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Thomas C Bruneau December 1988 Constitutional Development In Hanratty Dannin Meditz Sandra W eds Paraguay A country study Federal Research Division Library of Congress LCCN 89600299 nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain Richard S Sacks December 1988 Historical Setting In Hanratty Dannin Meditz Sandra W eds Paraguay A country study Federal Research Division Library of Congress LCCN 89600299 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title 1940 Paraguayan constitutional referendum amp oldid 1226388156, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
