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Richard Bellamy

Political Constitutionalism

A Republican Defence of the Constitutionality of Democracy

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Judicial review by constitutional courts is often presented as a necessary supplement to democracy. This book questions its effectiveness and legitimacy. Drawing on the republican tradition, Richard Bellamy argues that the democratic mechanisms of open elections between competing parties and decision-making by majority rule offer superior and sufficient methods for upholding rights and the rule of law. The absence of popular accountability renders judicial review a form of arbitrary rule which lacks the incentive structure democracy provides to ensure rulers treat the ruled with equal concern and respect. Rights based judicial review undermin… Mehr

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  • ISBN: 978-0-521-86510-4
  • EAN: 9780521865104
  • Produktnummer: 2917877
  • Verlag: Cambridge University Press
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
  • Seitenangabe: 282 S.
  • Masse: H23.5 cm x B15.7 cm x D2.1 cm 590 g
  • Abbildungen: HC gerader Rücken kaschiert
  • Gewicht: 590

Über den Autor


Richard is a writer of novels, movie screenplays, songs and much more besides. He produces and directs movies when the opportunity allows. He has degrees in English and Law. Writing was a path that allowed him to take care of his autistic son, who will ever change the way he perceives the world for the better. Richard is father of three and married to his writing partner and muse, Suha AL Khalifa.

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