Patterns of Constitutional Design: The Role of Citizens and Elites in Constitution-Making

by Jonathan Wheatley and Fernando Méndez

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138267198
• ISBN13: 9781138267190
• Release Date: November 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"