Constitution of Venezuela (1874)
The Constitution of Venezuela of 1874 was a constitution sanctioned on June 16, 1874, by a Congress dominated by Antonio Guzmán Blanco. It was similar to the previous constitution, with few modifications, such as: it obliged voters to sign the ballot, abolished the Appointees, reduced the constitutional period to 3 years, prohibited presidential reelection.
Characteristics
- The elections lose the character of secret ballot due to the fact that the constitution obliges to sign the ballot.
- The presidential term is reduced from 5 to 3 years.
- Presidential reelection is prohibited.
- The term of office of the members of the Federal High Court is reduced to 2 years.