Cádiz Constitution of 1812
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The Cádiz Constitution of 1812 was a pioneering liberal charter enacted by Spain’s Cortes that established principles of national sovereignty, constitutional monarchy, and civil rights, influencing early 19th-century constitutions across the Spanish-speaking world.
All labels observed (5)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Spanish Constitution of 1812 | 13 |
| Constitution of Cádiz | 4 |
| Cádiz Constitution of 1812 canonical | 3 |
| Constitución de Cádiz de 1812 | 2 |
| Spanish liberal Constitution of 1812 (Cádiz Constitution) | 1 |
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Target entity: Cádiz Constitution of 1812 Context triple: [Mexican Constitution of 1824, inspiredBy, Cádiz Constitution of 1812]
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Spanish Constitution
The Spanish Constitution is the supreme legal framework of Spain, establishing the country's democratic system, separation of powers, and fundamental rights and freedoms.
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B.
Plan of Iguala
The Plan of Iguala was a 1821 political proclamation that laid out the principles for Mexico’s independence from Spain, including constitutional monarchy, Roman Catholicism as the sole religion, and equality between Spaniards and Creoles.
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C.
Mexican Constitution of 1824
The Mexican Constitution of 1824 was the founding federal charter of the First Mexican Republic, establishing a U.S.-style federal system and defining the political structure and powers of the national and state governments.
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D.
French Constitution of 1802
The French Constitution of 1802 was the Napoleonic-era charter that consolidated Napoleon Bonaparte’s authoritarian rule by reshaping the institutions of the French Consulate and weakening republican checks on executive power.
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E.
Constitution of 1857
The Constitution of 1857 was a liberal Mexican charter that curtailed military and ecclesiastical privileges, strengthened individual rights, and helped trigger the Reform War between conservatives and liberals.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Cádiz Constitution of 1812 Target entity description: The Cádiz Constitution of 1812 was a pioneering liberal charter enacted by Spain’s Cortes that established principles of national sovereignty, constitutional monarchy, and civil rights, influencing early 19th-century constitutions across the Spanish-speaking world.
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A.
Spanish Constitution
The Spanish Constitution is the supreme legal framework of Spain, establishing the country's democratic system, separation of powers, and fundamental rights and freedoms.
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B.
Plan of Iguala
The Plan of Iguala was a 1821 political proclamation that laid out the principles for Mexico’s independence from Spain, including constitutional monarchy, Roman Catholicism as the sole religion, and equality between Spaniards and Creoles.
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C.
Mexican Constitution of 1824
The Mexican Constitution of 1824 was the founding federal charter of the First Mexican Republic, establishing a U.S.-style federal system and defining the political structure and powers of the national and state governments.
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D.
French Constitution of 1802
The French Constitution of 1802 was the Napoleonic-era charter that consolidated Napoleon Bonaparte’s authoritarian rule by reshaping the institutions of the French Consulate and weakening republican checks on executive power.
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E.
Constitution of 1857
The Constitution of 1857 was a liberal Mexican charter that curtailed military and ecclesiastical privileges, strengthened individual rights, and helped trigger the Reform War between conservatives and liberals.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Spanish historical document
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constitution ⓘ liberal constitution ⓘ |
| abolished | some feudal privileges ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
La Pepa
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Cádiz Constitution of 1812 ⓘ
surface form:
Spanish Constitution of 1812
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| appliedTo |
Philippines
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Spanish American territories ⓘ Spanish Caribbean colonies ⓘ Spanish Empire ⓘ peninsular Spain ⓘ |
| context |
Napoleonic occupation of Spain
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Napoleonic invasion of Spain ⓘ
surface form:
Peninsular War
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| corePrinciple |
civil rights
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freedom of the press ⓘ legal equality of citizens ⓘ national sovereignty ⓘ representative government ⓘ rule of law ⓘ separation of powers ⓘ universal male suffrage for heads of household ⓘ |
| country | Spain ⓘ |
| dateAdopted | 1812-03-19 ⓘ |
| definedCitizenship | Spanish nationals in both Spain and overseas territories ⓘ |
| definedReligionAs | Roman Catholicism as state religion ⓘ |
| establishedInstitution |
independent judiciary
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local municipal councils (ayuntamientos) ⓘ unicameral Cortes ⓘ |
| governmentFormEstablished | constitutional monarchy ⓘ |
| grantedRight |
equality before the law for Spanish citizens
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freedom of the press (with limitations) ⓘ protection against arbitrary arrest ⓘ security of the person ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance |
model for constitutionalism in the Spanish-speaking world
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one of the earliest liberal constitutions in Europe ⓘ |
| influenced |
Mexican Constitution of 1824
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Portuguese Constitution of 1822 ⓘ early 19th-century Spanish American constitutions ⓘ liberal movements in Latin America ⓘ liberal movements in Spain ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Enlightenment ideas
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French Constitution of 1791 ⓘ liberalism ⓘ |
| initiallySuspendedBy | Ferdinand VII of Spain ⓘ |
| language | Spanish ⓘ |
| legislativeBody |
Cortes Generales
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Cortes of Cádiz ⓘ |
| limitedPowerOf | Spanish monarchy ⓘ |
| placeAdopted |
Cadiz
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surface form:
Cádiz
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| prohibited | public practice of any religion other than Roman Catholicism ⓘ |
| promulgatedBy | Cortes of Cádiz ⓘ |
| restorationPeriod | 1820–1823 ⓘ |
| restoredDuring | Trienio Liberal ⓘ |
| suspensionDate | 1814 ⓘ |
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