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President Temer: 1988 Constitution marks the creation of a new Brazilian State

President Temer: 1988 Constitution marks the creation of a new Brazilian State

Brazil's democratic constitution of 1988 was built by society

Brazil's democratic constitution of 1988 was built by society

FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS

Entrenched clauses: the untouchable rules of the Constitution

Democracy

The five foundations of the Republic of Brazil

Rights and duties: the importance of Article 5 of the Constitution

Rights and duties: the importance of Article 5 of the Constitution

For specialists, the 1988 Constitution is a reference in individual freedoms

For specialists, the 1988 Constitution is a reference in individual freedoms

Constitution helped expand relations between Brazil and the world

Constitution helped expand relations between Brazil and the world

Checks and balances ensure harmony between powers

Checks and balances ensure harmony between powers

FEDERAL CONSTITUTION

Check out the main changes made over the last 30 years

Brazilian constitution guarantees legal certainty to private sector

Provisions of Constitution seek the country’s economic development

From social to economic rights, Constitution guarantees broad protection

Changes in text need Chamber of Deputies and Senate approval

Civil Law tradition guides rights in Brazil, but Common Law is also present

English law mechanism also has influences in Brazilian law

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