Constitution of Argentina facts for kids
The constitution of Argentina is like the most important rulebook for the country. It sets out how Argentina is governed and what rights its people have. Think of it as the main guide for all the other laws in Argentina.
The very first version of this rulebook was written in 1853. A special group of people called a Constitutional Assembly met in Santa Fe to create it. They took some ideas from the United States Constitution to help them.
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How Argentina's Constitution Started
After the May Revolution, Argentina needed a strong government. Many leaders, like Mariano Moreno, wanted Argentina to become independent right away. There were some disagreements about how the new country should be run. Finally, a federal constitution was created on May 1, 1853. This document helped bring different parts of Argentina together under one set of rules.
Changes Over Time
The constitution has been updated several times since 1853 to fit the country's changing needs. It was changed in 1860, 1866, 1898, 1949, and 1957. The version used today was updated in 1994. Each change helped to make the constitution better and more suited for modern Argentina.
Related pages
Learn More
- Complete textPDF (323 KiB) from the Argentine Chamber of Deputies page.
See also
In Spanish: Constitución de la Nación Argentina para niños
Images for kids
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"Nos los Representantes del Pueblo de la Nación Argentina …" This is the first page of the 1853 Constitution.
