Writing Constitutions: Vol. 3: Constitutional Principles

Author: Wolfgang Babeck; Albrecht Weber
Publisher: Springer International
ISBN: 9783031850585
Published In: December 2025
Format: Hardback
Jurisdiction: Switzerland ? Disclaimer:
Countri(es) stated herein are used as reference only

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Writing Constitutions intends to serve as a manual for those writing constitutions or interested in their design. It is the first coherent, systematic and universal approach to capture concept and content of a modern constitution. Constitutional Principles as outlined in Volume III reflect the underlying philosophy and identity of a nation. They include core concepts such as the rule of law, democracy and electoral systems, the social, cultural and the ecological constitution, flanked by constitutional designs for a preamble, an international framework, the popular referendum and a territorial division. The comparative, step-by-step approach empowers judges, lawyers, civil rights activists, legislators and academics to draft and interpret the major constitutional principles

Writing Constitutions comes in three volumes:

Volume I: Institutions
Volume II: Fundamental Rights
Volume III: Constitutional Principles

Part I: Introduction to Constitutional Principles:

Introduction to Constitutional Principles (Karl-Peter Sommermann)

Preambles (Albrecht Weber)

Part II: The Internationalization of the Constitution:

The International Framework of the Constitution (Albrecht Weber)

Part III: Democracy:

Democracy - The People (Francisco Balaguer Callejon)

Choosing Electoral Systems in Times of Electoral Manipulation (Wolfgang Babeck)

Direct Democracy (Popular Referendum) (Wolfgang Babeck)

Part IV: Rule of Law - Rechtsstaat - Etat de droit:

The Concept of the Rule of Law (Rainer Arnold)

Rule of Law: Specific Elements and Separation of Powers (Rainer Arnold)