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¿Por qué se conoce popularmente como «La Pepa» la Constitución aprobada en Cádiz en 1812?

Translation: Why is the Constitution passed in Cádiz in 1812 popularly known as "La Pepa"?

  • A Porque la redactó una mujer llamada Josefa Because it was drafted by a woman called Josefa
  • B Porque se aprobó en la calle Pepa de Cádiz Because it was approved on a street called Pepa in Cádiz
  • ✓ Porque fue promulgada el 19 de marzo, día de San José Because it was promulgated on 19 March, Saint Joseph's Day
  • ✕ Porque así se llamaba la reina de entonces Because that was the name of the queen at the time Your answer

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La Constitución de 1812 se promulgó el 19 de marzo, festividad de San José, y «Pepa» es un apodo de Josefa. Fue la primera constitución liberal de España y reconoció la soberanía nacional.

The 1812 Constitution was promulgated on 19 March, the feast of Saint Joseph, and "Pepa" is a nickname for Josefa. It was Spain's first liberal constitution and recognised national sovereignty.

Source: Enciclopedia; Congreso de los Diputados, historia constitucional

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