| The Supreme Court and Benign Elite Democracy in Japan Contributor(s): Itoh, Hiroshi (Author) |
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ISBN: 0367602687 ISBN-13: 9780367602680 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $50.30 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Law | Jurisprudence - Law | Civil Procedure |
| Dewey: 347.520 |
| Physical Information: 1" H x 6.1" W x 9.1" (1.27 lbs) 360 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Constitution of Japan has served the country for more than half a century, creating and maintaining a stable and functional democratic system. This book innovatively interprets Japanese politics as a 'benign elite democracy' whilst demonstrating the Supreme Court's vital contribution to the political structure. In The Supreme Court and Benign Elite Democracy in Japan, Hiroshi Itoh presents the first empirical study of judicial decision making under Japan's Constitution. He examines the Supreme Court's records regarding the protection of civil rights and liberties, the preservation of the conformity of lower levels of laws and regulations to the Constitution, and the maintenance of the Court's relationships to the political branches. The analysis of these three aspects of constitutional litigation reveal how the Supreme Court contributes to the efficacy of constitutional democracy by keeping the system adaptable to the ever-changing environment in and around Japan. |