<p>How do the United States, France, Nigeria, and Chile deal with the problem of judicial review? Which countries guarantee their citizens equality under the law? Which states may suspend civil liberties in times of crisis? This informative reference work allows easy comparison between the constitutions of the 194 countries of the world. Written by specialists in the respective country, the entries follow a common structure that makes the systems easily comparable. Following a brief preface, the introduction explores the concepts of constitutional law and fundamental rights. In the A-to-Z section, each signed country entry begins with an "At-a-Glance" box that summarizes the governmental system, the legislative system, the date of the original constitution, the date the constitution was last changed, and more. This volume also includes a narrative discussion for each entry that analyzes the constitution's basic principles, including constitutional history, governmental regulation of the economy, and the rights and duties of citizenship. Other features include suggestions for further reading, including sources for the text of the constitution in English and in the original language; appendixes that cover the constitution of the European Union and provide an overview of special and disputed territories; a glossary; and a comprehensive index. Its coverage for each country includes: amendments to the constitution; basic organizational structure; citizenship; constitutional bodies; constitutional history; economy and economic rights; the election process; form and impact of the constitution; fundamental rights; leading constitutional principles; military, defense, and state of emergency; political parties; and religious communities.</p>

Encyclopedia of World Constitutions

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Robbers, Gerhard

World

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<p>The "Introduction to German Law" presents the areas and basic questions of German law that are essential for understanding and practical application. Students in their first semesters, foreign students and practitioners as well as interested laypersons will find an overview and initial information on the German legal system. The new edition has been expanded to include separate chapters on the relationship of German law to European law and international law.</p>

An Introduction to German Law (Nomoseinfuhrung)

Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft Mbh & Co

The main principles and structures of a legal system are easiest to grasp if seen in a complete overview of various parts. This book addresses the most important subjects for understanding and handling of German law. Law students, foreign students, and practitioners, as well as interested laymen, will find this monograph gives an informative overview about the German legal system. Special regard is given to the effects of the European legal development on German law. This fourth edition considers the current impacts of the European development of law. The volume is part of the extensive series The Legal Systems of the European States which, following a common structure of the contents, deals with the national legal systems of the most important European states. The author is the head of the Institute for European Constitutional Law.

An Introduction to German Law (The Legal Systems of the European States)

Legal Theory & Systems

The main principles and structures of a legal system are most easily to grasp if seen in a complete overview of all various parts. This book addresses the most important subjects for understanding and handling of the German law. Law students at the beginning of their studies, foreign students and practitioners as well as interested lays will find this monograph to give an overview and first information about the German legal system. Special regard is given to the effects of the European legal development on the German law. The author is professor for public law at the University of Trier and director of the Institute for European Constitutional Law.

An Introduction to German Law (Nomosstudium)

An Introduction to German Law

Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft

An N Introduction to German Law: Seventh Edition (Nomosstudium)

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