Constitutionalism, quasi-constitutionalism, and representative democracy: the case of Bulgaria

<p>This paper advances a conception of quasi-constitutionalism, consisting of far-reaching but legally unenforceable constraints and limits on the power of political majorities in areas such as economic policy, foreign relations, and social policy.</p> <p>The paper argues that Euro...

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Language:English
Published: Foundation for Law, Justice and Society 2010
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Summary:<p>This paper advances a conception of quasi-constitutionalism, consisting of far-reaching but legally unenforceable constraints and limits on the power of political majorities in areas such as economic policy, foreign relations, and social policy.</p> <p>The paper argues that European Union accession has strengthened quasi-constitutional constraints on the political process in Bulgaria.</p>