ISBN:
9780300231021
Language:
English
Pages:
x, 369 Seiten
Parallel Title:
Erscheint auch als Jacobsohn, Gary J., 1946 - Constitutional revolution
Keywords:
Verfassungsrecht
;
Revolution
;
Verfassungsänderung
;
Rechtsvergleich
;
Geschichte
Abstract:
"A comparative study of constitutional revolutions, with analysis of the concept as applied in four jurisdictions: Hungary, Germany, India, and Israel. Among the themes developed here: Judicial decisions may bring about revolutionary changes to the constitutional order; revolutions, at least in the constitutional domain, often occur without violence; formal constitutional amendments can fundamentally transform the constitutional order, effectively renewing it; popular involvement in turning-point moments in the constitutional lives of a nation is critical for achieving democratic legitimacy"--
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