Constitutional redesign
Why this topic matters
The President leads the executive separately from the National Assembly. The Assembly legislates, approves important fiscal measures and exercises political oversight, while the President has constitutionally defined legislative initiative, veto and emergency powers.
Relevant turning point
1979 · Return to elected civilian rule
A new constitutional order marked the end of military government and the restoration of competitive elections.
Country sources
- Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador — English version — National Assembly of Ecuador ↗
- Constitution of the Republic of Ecuador — National Assembly of Ecuador ↗
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