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]
Constitution of the United States of Venezuela of 1893
A Council of Government is created, composed of 9 members (one for each State) appointed by the Congress every 4 years.
The States reserve the right to unite 2 or more States to form a single State, and for this purpose, at least two thirds of the Municipal Councils of the Districts that compose the respective States must be in agreement.[3]
The right of the Federal District to elect deputies to the National Congress is recognized.
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