1976 · Constitutions

Constitution of Portugal

Portugal

The constitution adopted after the 1974 revolution, with a long list of civil, political, economic and social rights and a directly elected president.

Why it matters

It was an influence on Brazil's 1988 constitution and other Portuguese-speaking countries, for its extensive social rights.

Built on

1948

Constitution of Italy

Italy

drew on its rights and social provisions

1958

Constitution of the French Fifth Republic

France

followed its semi-presidential system in part

Went on to shape

1988

Constitution of Brazil

Brazil

borrowed its extensive social rights

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Portugal

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