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1 day ago · constitution, the body of doctrines and practices that form the fundamental organizing principle of a political state. In some cases, such as the United States, the constitution is a specific written document. In others, such as the United Kingdom, it is a collection of documents, statutes, and traditional practices that are generally accepted ...
- Rousseau and The General Will
By definition, the general will can never be wrong; for when...
- Division of Power
Constitution - Separation, Checks, Balances: Constitutional...
- Constitutional Change
Constitution - Amendments, Ratification, Reform: Written...
- Europe
Constitution - European Union, National, Government: France,...
- Constitutional Engineering
constitutional engineering, process by which political...
- Rousseau and The General Will
5 days ago · Legal systems differ in the extent to which their judiciaries handle civil, criminal, and administrative cases. In some, courts hear all three kinds of disputes. In others there are specialized civil, criminal, and administrative courts.
3 days ago · In law, common law (also known as judicial precedent, judge-made law, or case law) is the body of law created by judges and similar quasi-judicial tribunals by virtue of being stated in written opinions. [2] [3] [4] The defining characteristic of common law is that it arises as precedent.
1 day ago · The legal system dates back to ancient times. Various legal traditions and beliefs existed in early civilizations. For example, from the ancient Egyptians ‘ idea of Ma’at to the famous Babylonian Code of Hammurabi, these systems helped shape today’s civil law and common law structures.
2 days ago · International law. International law (also known as public international law and the law of nations) is the set of rules, norms, and standards generally recognized as binding between states. It establishes norms for states across a broad range of domains, including war and diplomacy, economic relations, and human rights.
3 days ago · It does this by exploring the basic foundations of American Law, its nature, history and theoretical underpinnings. Special emphasis is placed on principles in the American legal system that are distinctive and require particular attention from students who have been trained abroad.
1 day ago · Legal equality, political freedom and rule of law are often identified by commentators as foundational characteristics for a well-functioning democracy. In some countries, notably in the United Kingdom (which originated the Westminster system), the dominant principle is that of parliamentary sovereignty, while maintaining judicial independence.
