We Value Your Privacy

This site uses cookies to improve user experience. By continuing to browse, you accept the use of cookies and other technologies.

I UNDERSTAND
LEARN MORE

6 Fascinating Constitutional Crises Throughout History

These political challenges have questioned the legitimacy of various governments.

By Orrin Grey | Published May 19, 2022
constitutional-crisis
  • camera-icon
  • Official portrait of President John Tyler, c. 1864.

The Glorious Revolution, 1688

constitutional crises
  • camera-icon

  • James II.

    Photo Credit: Wikipedia

The Death of William Henry Harrison, 1841

constitutional crises
  • camera-icon

  • William Henry Harrison.

    Photo Credit: Wikipedia

The Collapse of the Weimar Republic, 1933

constitutional crises
  • camera-icon

  • Hitler (right) and Mussolini.

    Photo Credit: Wikipedia

Rhodesian Independence, 1965

constitutional crises
  • camera-icon

  • Rhodesian politicians sign the Unilateral Declaration of Independence under a portrait of the Queen.

The Canadian Parliamentary Dispute of 2008

constitutional crises
  • camera-icon

  • The Centre Block, the main building of the Canadian parliamentary complex.

    Photo Credit: Wikipedia

The Venezuelan Constitutional Crisis of 2017

constitutional crises
  • camera-icon

  • Nicolás Maduro, center.

    Photo Credit: Wikipedia

Get historic book deals and news delivered to your inbox

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter

More fromOR/M

A LOVE SO TRUE
EARLY BIRD BOOKS
THE LINEUP
MURDER & MAYHEM
THE PORTALIST
OPEN ROAD MEDIA CATALOG

Corporate

Contact Us
Advertise with Us
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
OR/M

© 2022 OPEN ROAD MEDIA