Principles of constitutionalism /

Barber, N. W.

Principles of constitutionalism / N.W. Barber. - First Edition. - UK, OUP, 2018. - xii, 276 pages ;

Includes bibliographical references (pages 255-272) and index.

Introduction : Constitutionalism -- Sovereignty -- The separation of powers -- The rule of law -- Civil society -- Democracy -- Subsidiarity -- Conclusion : The application of the principles of constitutionalism -- Appendix : Invisible hand systems -- The market as an instance of the invisible hand -- Invisible hand systems contrasted with direct coordination through authority.

In this follow-up to 'The Constitutional State', Nick Barber sets out how the principle of societal good should shape constitutions, in particular the composition and relationships of state institutions. Coverage includes sovereignty, the separation of powers, the rule of law, subsidiarity, democracy, and civil society.

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Constitutional law
Political science.
State, The.
Constitutional law
State, The.
86.50 constitutional law: general.

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