Historical record21 December 1811
Congress approved the Federal Constitution, establishing the First Republic and a federal system of government.
Venezuela · Government / Government of Venezuela. Chronological records rendered directly from the World History Database.
Congress approved the Federal Constitution, establishing the First Republic and a federal system of government.
Leads Venezuela when the Constitution of 1830 establishes the institutions of the independent republic.
A new constitution lengthened the presidential term and strengthened executive authority.
A new constitution reduced the presidential term and revised the federal political structure.
The Constitution of 1881 reorganized the states into larger political sections and strengthened federal administration.
The Constitution of 1893 restored direct presidential elections and extended the presidential term.
The Constitution of 1901 strengthened the presidency and reorganized the federal states.
A new constitution regularized Juan Vicente Gomez's authority and revised executive arrangements.
A revised constitution maintained the centralized political system dominated by Juan Vicente Gomez.
The Constitution of 1936 reduced the presidential term and introduced limited political reforms.
The Constitution of 1947 established universal suffrage and expanded democratic and social rights.
A new constitution renamed the country the Republic of Venezuela and formalized the presidential government.
The Constitution of 1961 established a representative democratic system and protected civil and political rights.
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wins his bid to end presidential term limits in his country, thus allowing him to run for reelection
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