The document compares the constitutions of 1863 and 1886 in Colombia. The 1863 constitution established a federative system and the country was called the United States of Colombia. The president lasted two years and was elected by departmental votes. In contrast, the 1886 constitution established a conservative system, the country was called the Republic of Colombia, the president lasted six years and was elected by Congress. It also lists differences in goals, rights granted to citizens, durations of each constitution, and departments included.