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1913 Constitution of Argentina

The 1913 Constitution of Argentina established a modern legal framework for the country's government, promoting democratic principles. It introduced universal male suffrage, ensuring all men could vote, and created fundamental rights like freedom of speech and equality before the law. The constitution organized the nation into provinces with their own governments, while also defining the powers of the national government, including the executive, legislature, and judiciary. It aimed to modernize Argentina’s political system, emphasizing separation of powers, civil liberties, and national sovereignty, laying the groundwork for democratic governance in the country.