Constitution of the Empire of Brazil — Constitution of 1824

By Pedro I of Brazil

The Political Constitution of the Empire of Brazil, commonly referred to as the Constitution of 1824, was Brazil's first constitution and remained in force for 65 years. It was issued at the emperor's request, unilaterally imposed by the will of emperor Pedro I, who had ordered it from the Council of State. It was the longest-running constitution in Brazil that remained in power during the Empire of Brazil. The constitution's innovations included freedom of religious worship, freedom of the press and opinion, and the institution of the Moderating Power.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Good Press
• Release date: Apr 11, 2021
• ISBN: 4064066451530

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Pedro I of Brazil

Constitution of the Empire of Brazil — Constitution of 1824

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4064066451530

Table of Contents

Title IV: Of the Legislative Power

Chapter I

Chapter II: Of the Chamber of Deputies

Chapter III: Of the Senate

Chapter IV: Of the Proposition, Discussion, Sanction and Promulgation of Laws

Chapter V: Of the Councils-General of a Province and of their Functions

Chapter VI: Of Elections

Title V: Of the Empire

Chapter I: Of the Moderating Power

Chapter II: Of the Executive Power

Chapter III: Of the Imperial Family and its Dowry

Chapter IV: Of the Succession of the Empire

Chapter V: Of the Regency During the Minority or Impediment of the Emperor

Chapter VI: Of the Ministry

Chapter VII: Of the Council of State

Chapter VIII: On the Military Force

Title VI: Of the Judicial Power

Chapter I: Of the Judges and Tribunals of Justice

Title VII: Of the Administration and Economy of the Provinces

Chapter I: Of the Administration

Chapter II: Of the Chambers

Chapter III: Of the National Finances

Title VIII: Of the General Dispositions and Guaranties of the Civil and Political Rights of Brazilian Citizens

Title IV: Of the Legislative Power

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Chapter I

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Article 13. The Legislative power is delegated to the General Assembly with the sanction of the Emperor.

Art. 14. The General Assembly is composed of two chambers, the Chamber of Deputies, and the Chamber of Senators or the Senate.

Art. 15. The functions of the General Assembly are:

I. To take the oath to the Emperor, the Imperial Prince, and the Regent or the Regency.

II. To choose the Regency or the Regent and to define the limits of his authority.

III. To recognize the Imperial Prince as the successor to the throne at the first meeting after his birth.

IV. To appoint a tutor to the minor Emperor in case his father may not have appointed one in his will.

V. To settle questions that may arise concerning the succession to the crown.

VI. At the death of the Emperor, or in case of a vacancy of the throne, to institute an examination of the administration ended and to reform the abuses introduced therein.

VII. To choose a new dynasty in case of the extinction of the ruling one.

VIII. To make, to interpret, to suspend and to repeal laws.

IX. To watch over the Constitution and to promote the well-being