In discussions regarding the comparative merits of various constitutions, I am often asked, or often hear, this question. As the Republic of Turkey wrestles with its own constitutional issues, perhaps this might be a time to look at other constitutions for some ideas. As an American lawyer, I think the reasons for the relative success of our Constitution for the past 220 years lies in having three distinct branches of government, a supreme court, representation of the people rather than parties, a complex amendment process, a federal system and unlimited political speech. Let me address each one of those in turn. Some might be applicable, some might not, but that is for the reader to decide.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Research Article |
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Publication Date | June 1, 2010 |
Published in Issue | Year 2010 Volume: 3 Issue: 2 |