Portugal - 1997 Constitution
| Part | III - Organization of Political Power - IV - The Government |
| Title | Article 187 |
| Chapter | II - Formation and Responsibility |
| Article |
187 (1) The Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President of the Republic after taking the opinion of the parties represented in the Assembly of the Republic and with due regard for the results of the general elections. |
| Amendment |
Constitution: Article 190 (1982) |
| Categories |
- Parliamentary party (Composition national legislature (parliament/ senate)) - Parliamentary party (Procedural responsibilities) |
| Source | Portuguese Electoral Commission (http://www.cne.pt) |
