Description
Constitution of the Dominican Republic of 1994
Book Summary
This edition contains the full text of the Constitution of the Dominican Republic promulgated on August 14, 1994, a key document in the country's political history. The reader will find the regulations that ended a serious electoral crisis, established a ban on presidential reelection, and reduced Joaquín Balaguer's term to just two years. More than a simple legal text, this work is a tool for understanding a moment of transition and the complex Dominican constitutional process, marked by the highest number of constitutions in the world.
What is it about?
The work presents the constitutional text that emerged from the so-called Pact for Democracy, a political agreement that sought to resolve the 1994 electoral crisis. The 1994 Constitution introduced fundamental modifications, such as the prohibition of presidential reelection and the reduction of the term of office from four to two years for the administration in power. The book contextualizes this document within the unique constitutional history of the Dominican Republic, which has had 39 constitutions since 1844. It explains that this figure, the highest in the world, does not reflect extreme political instability, but rather the practice of promulgating a new constitution each time an amendment is ratified, even if most of the changes are minor. The edition invites reflection on the relationship between constitutional reforms and political and economic stability.
Main topics
- Full text of the 1994 Dominican Constitution.
- The Pact for Democracy and the 1994 electoral crisis.
- Prohibition of presidential reelection and reduction of the term of office.
- Constitutional history of the Dominican Republic and its 39 constitutions.
- Relationship between constitutional reforms, political stability, and economic growth.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals in law, political science, and contemporary history. It is also very useful for researchers interested in Latin American constitutionalism and for any reader who wishes to understand the legal foundations of the Dominican Republic and its recent political evolution.
What this book offers
- Direct access to the legal text that marked a turning point in Dominican democracy.
- Historical and political context explaining the circumstances of its promulgation.
- Understanding of the uniqueness of the Dominican constitutional system, with the highest number of constitutions in the world.
- Elements to analyze the relationship between constitutional changes and economic development.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: Classic texts
- Collection: Laws
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2025
- Number of pages: 90
- Weight: 170 g
Editorial review
This Linkgua edition offers a fundamental historical document in an accessible and manageable format. The inclusion of a context that explains the uniqueness of the Dominican constitutional process adds significant value for the reader, allowing them not only to consult the legal text but also to understand its relevance within a broader framework. It is a useful reference work for anyone seeking to understand the political evolution of the Dominican Republic and the complexities of its legal system.