Constitution of Venezuela (1904)
Former constitution of Venezuela
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The Constitution of Venezuela of 1904 was sanctioned on April 27, 1904.[1] It was the second constitution approved during the government of Cipriano Castro, in it the presidential term was increased to 6 years and the electoral system for the Municipal Councils and Legislative Assemblies was reformed.
| Venezuelan Constitution of 1904 | |
|---|---|
 Cipriano Castro Venezuelan dictator (1899â1908) and main promoter of the 1904 constitution. | |
| Ratified | April 27, 1904 |
| Author | Congress of Venezuela |
| Media type | Constitution |
Characteristics
- The presidential term is increased from 4 to 6 years.
- The electoral system for the Municipal Councils and Legislative Assemblies is reformed.
- The Calvo Doctrine is introduced.
- The Federal Court and the Court of Cassation are merged into the Federal and Cassation Court.
- The number of states is reduced to 13.[2]
Amendment
In 1906 an amendment was approved after two years of discussions of the original project, which was not approved in its entirety. A proposal to extend the political rights of Venezuelans by naturalization and to allow the intervention of the Municipal Councils by the National Congress were rejected.