THE POLITICAL REFORM, THE PROPOSAL FOR CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT 36 OF 2016 AND THE CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES

Abstract

Discussions on political reforms are a constant in Brazil. This paper analyzes the Proposal for Constitutional Amendment n. 36 of 2016, n line with the postulates of reasonableness, proportionality and constitutional principles and the public interest invoked to justify these proposals for legislative changes. The research methodology is bibliographical, qualitative and documentary. The general objective is to analyze the feasibility of the changes brought by the proposed constitutional amendment and the arguments made possible by the postulates of reasonableness, proportionality and principles. The specific objective is to verify that disregard of these principles and postulates may violate the Constitution, Democracy and the Republic. The work was divided into three topics. In the first, it deals with the notes of political reform and observance of constitutional principles. In the second, the principle of morality as an indicator of political reform. In the third, the reasonableness and proportionality of the proposals for constitutional amendment and the public interest.