Contitutional Law Seminar:Comparative

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National and international legal developments have elevated interest in understanding and comparing the fundamental charters of different states. A proliferation of new constitutions (in Eastern Europe and Africa), transitions to presidential and parliamentary democracy, regionalization and internationalization of constitutional rights and an accelerating judicial recourse to transnational cases underscore the importance of comparative study. The subjects of this seminar are to analyze and compare a variety of constitutions in their sociopolitical environment, how they ¿work¿ in the actual operations of governments, as well as the framework for addressing universal issues such as individual rights, separation of powers, social programs, etc. Students with a concentration in international law or with an interest in multinational practice should find the seminar helpful in understanding foreign constitutions, foreign governments and constitutionalism.