Chapter 23: Constitutions and the rule of law
This chapter gives an overview of the state of research on constitutions and the rule of law, focusing on trends, main approaches, findings and controversies. Constitutions fulfil different functions and are marked by a variety of forms, contents and relevance which complicate comparative studies. Y...
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| description | This chapter gives an overview of the state of research on constitutions and the rule of law, focusing on trends, main approaches, findings and controversies. Constitutions fulfil different functions and are marked by a variety of forms, contents and relevance which complicate comparative studies. Yet, new large-N data sets and qualitative comparisons have opened up new possibilities. Constitutional engineering and constitutional amendments, two important subjects of investigation, are presented in more detail. The chapter also demonstrates that while the rule of law is a precondition for constitutions fulfilling their functions, it is itself a partly contested concept entailing numerous conceptual and methodological challenges. In sum, the chapter reveals that comparative research on constitutions and the rule of law has made substantial progress. It concludes by making suggestions for future research. |
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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-1462482024-10-16T14:27:39Z Chapter 23: Constitutions and the rule of law Lorenz, Astrid Constitutions; Constitutional engineering; Constitutional amendments; Rule of law; Democratic backsliding JPSN This chapter gives an overview of the state of research on constitutions and the rule of law, focusing on trends, main approaches, findings and controversies. Constitutions fulfil different functions and are marked by a variety of forms, contents and relevance which complicate comparative studies. Yet, new large-N data sets and qualitative comparisons have opened up new possibilities. Constitutional engineering and constitutional amendments, two important subjects of investigation, are presented in more detail. The chapter also demonstrates that while the rule of law is a precondition for constitutions fulfilling their functions, it is itself a partly contested concept entailing numerous conceptual and methodological challenges. In sum, the chapter reveals that comparative research on constitutions and the rule of law has made substantial progress. It concludes by making suggestions for future research. Published 2024-10-16T14:27:35Z 2024-10-16T14:27:35Z 2024-10-22 chapter 9781803929095 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/146248 eng image/jpeg Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International https://www.e-elgar.com/shop/gbp/handbook-of-comparative-political-institutions-9781803929088.html https://www.elgaronline.com/edcollchap-oa/book/9781803929095/book-part-9781803929095-31.xml Edward Elgar Publishing Edward Elgar Publishing 10.4337/9781803929095.00031 10.4337/9781803929095.00031 01ceac28-75b4-492a-8eec-f9b98bc6b28c https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/ 9781803929095 Edward Elgar Publishing Cheltenham, UK open access |
| spellingShingle | Constitutions; Constitutional engineering; Constitutional amendments; Rule of law; Democratic backsliding JPSN Lorenz, Astrid Chapter 23: Constitutions and the rule of law |
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| topic | Constitutions; Constitutional engineering; Constitutional amendments; Rule of law; Democratic backsliding JPSN |
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