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Limiting government : an introduction to constitutionalism /

"Exploring the history and theory of constitutionalism in a comparative perspective this account is concerned not only with the mechanics of government, but more comprehensively with the organization of state-society relations. Drawing on some classic examples, such as the history and fundament...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Sajó, András, 1949-
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Hungarian
Published: Budapest ; New York : Central European University Press, 1999.
Edition:English ed.
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Online Access:Texto completo
Table of Contents:
  • Foreword by Stephen Holmes
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1. The constitution as fear and acceptance
  • Chapter 2. The taming of democracy
  • Chapter 3. Dangerous liaisons: Checks and balances and the separation of powers
  • Chaper 4. Parliamentarism and the legislative branch
  • Chapter 5. The executive power
  • Chapter 6. The rule-of-law state and its executors
  • Chapter 7. Constitutional adjudication
  • Chapter 8. Fundamental rights.