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The paradox of constitutionalism : constituent power and constitutional form /

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In modern political communities ultimate authority is often thought to reside with 'the people'. This book examines how constitutions act as a delegation of power from 'the people' to expert institutions, and looks at the attendant problems of maintaining the legitimacy of these...

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Other Authors: Loughlin, Martin, Walker, Neil, 1960-
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2008.
Subjects:
Constituent power.
Legitimacy of governments.
Pouvoir constituant.
Légitimité des gouvernements.
Constituent power
Legitimacy of governments
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In modern political communities ultimate authority is often thought to reside with 'the people'. This book examines how constitutions act as a delegation of power from 'the people' to expert institutions, and looks at the attendant problems of maintaining the legitimacy of these constitutional arrangements.
Physical Description:1 online resource (viii, 375 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191709654
0191709654
9780199552207
0199552207