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This title presents a bold argument that constitutional states are not weaker because their powers are divided - they are often stronger because they solve collective action problems rooted in speech and communication.

Separation of powers. --- Political sociology. --- Democracy --- Social aspects. --- Psychological aspects. --- Self-government --- Political science --- Equality --- Representative government and representation --- Republics --- Mass political behavior --- Political behavior --- Sociology --- Checks and balances (Separation of powers) --- Division of powers --- Powers, Separation of --- Separation of powers --- Constitutional law --- Delegation of powers --- Executive power --- Judicial independence --- Judicial power --- Judicial review --- Legislative power --- Sociological aspects --- Law and legislation

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At a moment when American politicians and citizenry are struggling to balance competing needs, such as civil rights and homeland security, The Communitarian Constitution is vital reading for anyone interested in the evolving tensions between individual rights and the good of the community.

Constitutional law --- Common good. --- Public interest. --- Separation of powers. --- Good, Common --- Public good --- Political science --- Consensus (Social sciences) --- Justice --- Public interest --- State, The --- Common good --- Checks and balances (Separation of powers) --- Division of powers --- Powers, Separation of --- Separation of powers --- Delegation of powers --- Executive power --- Judicial independence --- Judicial power --- Judicial review --- Legislative power --- Philosophy. --- Law and legislation

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An independent judiciary is crucial for upholding the rule of law and for the protection of human rights in a democratic society. The Independence of Judges is an anthology, illustrating that there is still a need for further exploration and reflection on various aspects of the principle of judicial independence. The book presents 22 articles, written from different perspectives and analyses by judges, lawyers, public prosecutors, and scientists in the areas of law, social sciences, and media science. The book's contributions provide an overview of historical developments, as well as issues of

Judicial independence. --- Separation of powers --- Checks and balances (Separation of powers) --- Division of powers --- Powers, Separation of --- Constitutional law --- Political science --- Delegation of powers --- Executive power --- Judicial independence --- Judicial power --- Judicial review --- Legislative power --- Independence of the judiciary --- Independent judiciary --- History. --- Law and legislation

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This book is written for anyone, anywhere sitting down to write a constitution. The book is designed to be educative for even those not engaged directly in constitutional design but who would like to come to a better understanding of the nature and problems of constitutionalism and its fundamental building blocks - especially popular sovereignty and the separation of powers. Rather than a 'how-to-do-it' book that explains what to do in the sense of where one should end up, it instead explains where to begin - how to go about thinking about constitutions and constitutional design before sitting down to write anything. Still, it is possible, using the detailed indexes found in the book, to determine the level of popular sovereignty one has designed into a proposed constitution and how to balance it with an approximate, appropriate level of separation of powers to enhance long-term stability.

Comparative government --- Constitutions --- Separation of powers --- Sovereignty --- Checks and balances (Separation of powers) --- Division of powers --- Powers, Separation of --- Constitutional law --- Political science --- Delegation of powers --- Executive power --- Judicial independence --- Judicial power --- Judicial review --- Legislative power --- Associations, institutions, etc. --- Law --- Comparative political systems --- Comparative politics --- Government, Comparative --- Political systems, Comparative --- State sovereignty (International relations) --- International law --- Common heritage of mankind (International law) --- International relations --- Self-determination, National --- Law and legislation --- Constitutions. --- Comparative government. --- Separation of powers. --- Sovereignty. --- Social Sciences --- Political Science

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At a time when the operation and reform of federal relations within Australia is squarely on the political agenda, this volume brings together eminent lawyers, economists and political scientists who explain, analyse and evaluate the theory and principles underpinning the Australian federal system. Topics covered include the High Court's approach to the interpretation of the Constitution and how this has influenced federal relations in practice; different forms of inter-governmental co-operative arrangements; fiscal relations between the Commonwealth and the States; and emergent ethno-cultural and socioeconomic diversity within the Australian Federation. Comparative perspectives from Germany, America, Canada, Switzerland, India and the European Union provide unique prisms through which to view the operation of the Australian system and to contemplate its reform.

Federal government --- Separation of powers --- Checks and balances (Separation of powers) --- Division of powers --- Powers, Separation of --- Constitutional law --- Political science --- Delegation of powers --- Executive power --- Judicial independence --- Judicial power --- Judicial review --- Legislative power --- Federal-provincial relations --- Federal-state relations --- Federal systems --- Federalism --- Powers, Division of --- Provincial-federal relations --- State-federal relations --- Central-local government relations --- Decentralization in government --- Law and legislation --- Political systems --- Australia --- Law --- General and Others