Constitution

About: Constitution is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 37828 publications have been published within this topic receiving 435603 citations.

Constitutional and Administrative Law

Abstract: Part 1 General foundations: constitutions - what are constitutions?, what goes into constitutions?, why is there no written British constitution?, aspects of classification the British constitution -characteristics, the rule of law and the separation of powers, sources of British constitutional law, conventions of the constitution, constitutional reform the United Kingdom - the United Kingdom, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man, devolution ultimate authority in constitutional law - parliamentary sovereignty, foundations of the constitutional order, parliamentary sovereignty surveyed, legal limitations on parliamentary sovereignty, what is an Act of Parliament?, practical limitations on the legislative power of Parliament the United Kingdom and the European Union - the Union and constitutional law, political background, purposes and institutions, community law. Part 2 The executive: the Crown and the Royal Prerogative - constitutional monarchy, legal rules affecting the monarchy, the Royal prerogative the Royal prerogative in external affairs - general, treaties and treaty implementation, conclusive Crown certificates, acts of state and legal proceedings, acts of state and individual rights the Privy Council the Prime Minister and the Cabinet - in general, choice of Prime Minister, the Prime Minister's powers, prime ministerial power - some correctives, ministerial committees and ministerial meeting, confidentiality of proceedings and papers ministers, departments and civil servants -central government, matters historical and legal, ministerial responsibility, the civil service constitutional position of the armed forces - structure and status, military law and the civil law, superior orders, civilians and courts martial. Part 3 Parliament and legislation: parliament - background and framework - some basic rules, the role of Parliament the House of Commons - elections and members - the electoral system, members, electoral campaigns, election petitions the House of Commons - functions and procedure - parties in the House, business of the House, legislation, legislative procedure, financial procedure, scrutiny of policy and administration the House of Lords - composition, functions and work of the House, disagreements between the two Houses, judicial duties of the Lords, approaches to reform parliamentary privilege - general, privilege of the Commons, parliamentary privilege and the courts subordinate legislation - general, delegated legislation - functions and fears, statutory instruments, safeguards. Part 4 Justice and civil rights: the administration of justice - courts, independence of the judiciary, the executive and the administration of justice the protection of human rights - fundamental rights, the European Convention on Human Rights, a new bill of rights?, racial discrimination, sex discrimination citizens, aliens and others - background, the Immigration Act 1971, status within the United Kingdom of those having no ri

Rescaling the "Alien," Rescaling Personhood: Neoliberalism, Immigration, and the State

Abstract: Through an exploration of relevant legislation and court cases, this article discusses the contemporary constitution of neoliberal subjects via the devolution of select immigration powers to state and local governments by the federal government of the United States. Since the latter decades of the nineteenth century, the federal government has had plenary power over immigration, which has enabled it to treat “people as immigrants” (or as “nonpersons” falling outside of many Constitutional protections), simultaneously requiring that states and cities treat “immigrants as people” (or as persons protected by the Constitution). Beginning in the mid-1990s, however, the devolution of welfare policy and immigration policing powers has challenged the scalar constitution of personhood, as state and local governments have newfound powers to discriminate on the basis of alienage, or noncitizen status. In devolving responsibility for certain immigration-related policies to state and local governments, the federal gov...

Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Abstract: Preamble The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran advances the cultural, social, political, and economic institutions of Iranian society based on Islamic principles and norms, which represent an honest aspiration of the Islamic Ummah [community]. This aspiration was exemplified by the nature of the great Islamic Revolution of Iran, and by the course of the Muslim people's struggle, from its beginning until victory, as reflected in the decisive and forceful calls raised by all segments of the populations. Now, at the threshold of this great victory, our nation, with all its beings, seeks its fulfillment.

Constitutionalism: Ancient and Modern

Abstract: Some Modern Definitions of Constitutionalism The Ancient Conception of a Constitution The Constitutionalism of Rome and Its Influence Constitutionalism in the Middle Ages The Transition from Medieval to Modern Modern Constitutionalism and Its Problems Index.