!!!Pillersdorfsche Verfassung

Pillersdorf Constitution, first Austrian constitution, intended only 
for the "hereditary lands", published ("imposed") 
on April 25, 1848, did not apply to Hungary and the Italian 
territories. A bicameral system represented the people: the upper 
house composed of landowners and members appointed by the Emperor, the 
lower house elected by indirect vote, the franchise being limited to 
holders of property. The Emperor had a right to veto the resolutions 
of this parliament. The Pillersdorf Constitution was rejected by the 
liberals as undemocratic and after the "Sturmpetition" 
("storm petition") presented by the National Guards, workers 
and students in Vienna it was declared provisional by imperial 
proclamation on May 16 (promising universal and equal suffrage) and 
completely revoked in July.


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