Description
POLITICAL CONSTITUTION OF COSTA RICA 1949 WITH REFORMS UP TO 2003
Book summary
This work gathers the complete and updated text of the Political Constitution of Costa Rica of 1949, including the most significant reforms approved up to the year 2003. The reader will find the foundational document of the Second Republic, from its historical context of approval after the Founding Junta presided over by José Figueres Ferrer, to its current wording. It is an essential tool for understanding the pillars of the Costa Rican legal system and the national, individual, and social guarantees that govern the country.
What is it about?
The Political Constitution of Costa Rica of 1949 is the supreme law of the Costa Rican legal system. This volume presents its complete text, from its approval on November 7, 1949, to the reforms incorporated up to the year 2003. The work details the historical process that led to its drafting: after the 1948 conflict, the Founding Junta of the Second Republic, led by José Figueres Ferrer, restored the validity of the constitutional guarantees of the 1871 Constitution and convened a Constituent Assembly. This Assembly, which began its functions on January 15, 1949, recognized Otilio Ulate as president and commissioned a group of legal experts to draft the project. The result is the text gathered here, with the modifications that have adapted it to the country's needs until the beginning of the 21st century.
Main topics
- Structure and principles of the Costa Rican State.
- National, individual, and social guarantees.
- Historical process of the 1949 Constituent Assembly.
- Constitutional reforms up to the year 2003.
- Fundamental rights and duties of citizens.
Who is it recommended for?
It is aimed at students and professionals of law, political science, and history, as well as anyone interested in knowing the fundamental legal framework of Costa Rica. It is also a useful reference for researchers, public officials, and citizens who wish to understand the foundations of the Costa Rican political and legal system.
What this book offers
- Direct access to the current constitutional text with reforms up to 2003.
- Detailed historical context regarding the creation of the 1949 Constitution.
- Understanding of the guarantees and rights that protect citizens.
- Consultation tool for academic and professional studies.
- Knowledge of the legal evolution of Costa Rica in the 20th century.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various, Authors
- Publisher: LINKGUA
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CLASSIC TEXTS
- Collection: LAWS
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: December 2017
- Number of pages: 106
- Weight: 88 g
Editorial review
This pocket edition offers practical and manageable access to the Costa Rican constitutional text, ideal for quick consultation and study. The inclusion of reforms up to 2003 makes it an updated reference for those who need the most recent version of the document. Its compact size and low weight make it easy to carry, being a functional option for both the classroom and the professional office. It is a useful publication for anyone who requires a reliable and direct source of the fundamental law of Costa Rica.