Why the Constitution Matters

Argues that the Constitution matters, not because it structures our government but because it structures our politics. This title focuses on the ways the Constitution serves as a framework for political debate. It states that politicians and political parties are the true engines of constitutional change in our system.

Product details

• Authors: Mark Tushnet, Mark Tushnet
• Publisher: Yale University Press Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.05.2010
• EAN: 9780300150360
• ISBN: 978-0-300-15036-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: Why X Matters Series; Why X Matters Series
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Law > Public law, administrative procedural law, constitutional procedural law