1st Edition

Amendments, Change and the Stability of Constitutions The Cathedral Constitution of Brazil

166 Pages 16 B/W Illustrations
by Routledge

The numerous amendments to the Brazilian Constitution of 1988 have led many to question its effectiveness, stability, and legitimacy. These concerns resonate deeply with the Brazilian population and its political figures, some of whom advocate for drafting a new constitution. In this climate, this volume presents a timely and thorough quantitative and qualitative analysis of these amendments and... Read more

Introduction; 1. The Historical Constitution; 2. The Stability of the Constitution in its Quantitative Aspect; 3. Qualitative Analysis of Amendments; Conclusion; Appendices.

Biography

Guilherme Baena Fernandes de Godoy is a judicial law clerk at the Brazilian Superior Labor Court, Brasilia, Brazil.

Laila Maia Galvão is a Law Professor at the Brazilian Institute of Education, Development and Research (IDP), Brasilia, Brazil.

Rafael Silveira e Silva is a Law Professor at the Brazilian Institute of Education, Development and Research (IDP), Brasilia, Brazil.