Comparative Constitutional Law: Brazil and the United States

This publication includes constitutional concepts and materials applicable to the United States and Brazil. Introductory information concerning the two governmental systems is offered and comparative constitutional concepts are included in sufficient detail and citation to provide researchers, legal practitioners, students and teachers with a concise source to aid in understanding both the similarities and differences in the constitutional cultures of the two countries. An English translation of the 1988 Constitution of Brazil, with amendments, is included.