The Constitution of Israel: A Contextual Analysis Contributor(s): Navot, Suzie (Author) |
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ISBN: 1841138355 ISBN-13: 9781841138350 Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC OUR PRICE: $37.57 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Political Science | Constitutions - Law | Constitutional |
Dewey: 342.5 |
Series: Constitutional Systems of the World |
Physical Information: 0.8" H x 5.4" W x 8.4" (0.85 lbs) 286 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: This book presents the main features of the Israeli constitutional system and a topical discussion of Israel's basic laws. It focuses on constitutional history and the peculiar decision to frame a constitution 'by stages'. Following its British heritage and the lack of a formal constitution, Israel's democracy grew for more than four decades on the principle of parliamentary supremacy. Introducing a constitutional model and the concept of judicial review of laws, the 'constitutional revolution' of the 1990s started a new era in Israel's constitutional history. The book's main themes include: constitutional principles; the legislature and the electoral system; the executive; the protection of fundamental rights and the crucial role of the Supreme Court in Israel's constitutional discourse. It further presents Israel's unique aspects as a Jewish and democratic state, and its ongoing search for the right balance between human rights and national security. Finally, the book offers a critical discussion of the development of Israel's constitution and local projects aimed at enacting a single and comprehensive text. |