Patterns of constitutional design : the role of citizens and elites in constitution-making

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Patterns of constitutional design : the role of citizens and elites in constitution-making

edited by Jonathan Wheatley, Fernando Mendez

Ashgate, c2013

  • : hbk

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Includes bibliographical references (p. [165]-174) and index

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To what extent does the constitution-making process matter? By focusing on three central aspects of constitution-making; the nature of the constitution-making body, how it reaches decisions and the way in which a new constitution is legitimized and by examining a wide range of case studies, this international collection from expert contributors provides answers to this crucial question. Bridging the gap between law and political science this book draws together divergent research on the role of constitution making in conflict resolution, constitutional law and democratization and employs a wide variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to unfold and explore the political frameworks of the states affected. Comparative analysis is used to investigate potential causal chains between constitution-making processes and their outcomes in terms of stability, conflict resolution and democracy. By focusing on both procedure and context, the book explores the impact of constitution-making procedures in new and established states and unions in Europe, South America and Africa.

Table of Contents

  • Introduction, FernandoMendez, JonathanWheatley
  • Part 1 Theoretical Framework
  • Chapter 1 The Constitution-Making Process, FernandoMendez, JonathanWheatley
  • Chapter 2 Patterns of Constitution-Making over Time and Space, FernandoMendez, JonathanWheatley
  • Chapter 3 Outcomes of Constitution-Making, JonathanWheatley, MichaGermann
  • Part 2 Case Studies
  • Chapter 4 Constitution-Making in West Africa, JonathanWheatley
  • Chapter 5 Transitions from Above, YaninaWelp
  • Chapter 6 Legality and Legitimacy, Nina Massuger SanchezSandoval, YaninaWelp
  • Chapter 7 Constituent Assemblies in Swiss Cantons, AnaTornic, Nina Massuger SanchezSandoval
  • Chapter 8 Popular Input, Territoriality, and the Constitution-Making Process, FernandoMendez
  • Chapter 9 Conclusion, JonathanWheatley

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