The Constitution of the First Brasilian Republic

Authors

  • Gustavo Ferreira Santos Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17811/hc.v0i4.200

Keywords:

Constitution of 1891, First Brazilian Republic, Brazilian constitutionalism

Abstract

In this paper we will analyze the creation of the Brazilian Constitution of 1891, and we will study its content as well. This analysis will give us valuable aspects to understand the influence of that Constitution on the actual brazilian institutions, however a study of the politics of that period is also needed.

Submission date: 24/03/2003
Acceptance date: 18/05/2003

Author Biography

Gustavo Ferreira Santos, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco

Professor Adjunto de Direito Constitucional da Universidade Federal de Pernambuco y de la Universidade Católica de Pernambuco. Mestre em Direito por la Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina y Doutor em Direito por la Universidade Federal de Pernambuco.