In which city was the National Constitution of the Argentine Republic sanctioned on 1 May 1853?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Santa Fe, by a general constituent congress representing the provinces
- Step 1: The convention met in Santa Fe without representatives from the State of Buenos Aires. Step 2. The Constitution established a federal, representative, and republican government. Answer: Santa Fe, by a general constituent congress representing the provinces. Why not the others: It remains the supreme law of the nation, as reformed over time.
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