A strong presidency eventually emerged, but wealthy landowners remained powerful.
This would create a system of government rather like America's, though with a somewhat stronger presidency.
Uruguay's Constitution of 1967 created a strong presidency, subject to legislative and judicial balance.
They have been helped by the new Constitution forced through in December, which established a strong presidency.
They are for a strong presidency because they want law and order.
The 140-page document establishes a federal system with a strong presidency and a two-chamber legislature.
The new Constitution establishes a federal system with a strong presidency and a two-chamber legislature.
The issue was intensely debated, but supporters of a strong presidency argued against a second power base.
He also has been working well to insulate himself from party intrigue through his new stronger presidency.
Another foundation of the strong presidency was more sinister.