Political Constitutionalism

A Republican Defence of the Constitutionality of Democracy

Autori

• Richard Bellamy

Parametri

• 282 pagine
• 10 ore di lettura

• Libri di testo
• Libri di testo universitari
• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Scienze sociali

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Focusing on the republican tradition, the book critiques the effectiveness and legitimacy of judicial review by constitutional courts in a democratic context. Richard Bellamy argues that open elections and majority rule are more effective for upholding rights and the rule of law. He contends that judicial review lacks popular accountability, leading to arbitrary rule and a counter-majoritarian bias that favors privileged minorities. The author advocates for enhancing democratic processes, such as electoral reforms and parliamentary scrutiny, instead of relying on judicial oversight.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

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