Why Constitutions Matter by Nils Karlson (9780765809247)

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As countries in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries change from colonialist to independent rule, or from a socialist to a democratic society, the need for a written constitution becomes apparent. The social, economic, and humanitarian problems faced by several countries in the former Soviet Union, Africa, or nations once part of the British Empire that are now experimenting with democratic rule emphasize the importance of clearly defining where sovereignty lies, how much power is given to the people, and what rights are possessed by a nation's citizenry. While a constitution, being a manmade document, is subject to interpretation and does not always delineate in a lucid framework it parameters for future generations, it is clear that constitutions do matter.

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