Portugal Constitution

Constitution: adopted 2 April 1976; subsequently revised
note: the revisions placed the military under strict civilian control, trimmed the powers of the president, and laid the groundwork for a stable, pluralistic liberal democracy; and they allowed for the privatization of nationalized firms and the government-owned communications media

Definition: This entry includes the dates of adoption, revisions, and major amendments.

Source: CIA World Factbook - Unless otherwise noted, information in this page is accurate as of September 17, 2009