Background History of the Constitution of Brazil



the marquis of sabarĂ¡ among noblemen charged drafting brazil s first constitution.


the emperordid not want run out of powers mere decorative figure, protect interests of portuguese businessmen (which main economic base of brazil) , prevent form of loss power parliament nd become figurehead.


in quite predictable move, , in light of wave of conservatism led holy alliance, emperor used influence on brazilian army dissolve constitutional assembly, in became known night of agony, , imposed on country constitution concentrated executive power on emperor himself (eventually crowned constitutional emperor , perpetual defender of brazil ).


the constitution endowed assembly both status , authority, , created legislative, moderating, executive , judicial branches delegations of nation separation of powers envisaged providing balances in support of constitution , rights enshrined.


the constitution of 1824 rather less parliamentary draft prepared constituent assembly. in fact, purposes peculiar , unique regime: presidential monarchy. did not mean, means, brazilian monarch had prerogatives resembling of tyrant or dictator. individual guarantees guarantee human liberty , dignity inserted articles of charter , respected. emperor not act in areas reserved legislative branch , judiciary, such create laws or judge , sentence.


based on french constitution of 1792 , spanish constitution of 1812, imperial constitution considered 1 of liberal of times, in front of many european liberal powers.








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