Week 1- Revolutions and Constitutions

Question 1

Describe what a revolutionary constitution vs. evolutionary constitution

Answer 1

-A revolutionary constitution is one which sets the foundation of how a state is organised/ beliefs are formed
-An evolutionary constitution is one which modifies existing features of the constitution(?) (evolving constantly)

Question 2

What is the solution to adapting a rigid constitution?

Answer 2

• Amendments

Question 3

What is the solution to adapting a flexible constitution

Answer 3

-(re)interpreting

Question 4

Describe what unitarism is

Answer 4

• States derive their power/competences from central authority
  -powers not enshrined in constitution, delegated
  -governed as single authority

Question 5

Describe what federalism is

Answer 5

-powers of subunits enshrined in constitution
-partially self governing

Question 6

What are the purposes of a constitution according to Heringa?

Answer 6

1. S & M an effect. state
2. respect towards democ.
3. law- abide

Question 7

What are the general purposes of the constitutions according to this course?

Answer 7

• 2 establish gov.
  -Create organs/ institutions
• Limit PA (e.g through limits 2 fundamental rights)

Question 8

What is the purpose of writing down constitutions

Answer 8

1. clarify pos. of state
2. Legal certainty (gpl)
3. marking historic moment (new era)