
ERIC Number: EJ427749
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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Constitution-Writing in Central Europe.
Troy, Daniel E.
Update on Law-Related Education, v14 n3 p29-32,48 Fall 1990
Remarks on experiences as a participant at a conference on constitution-writing that linked Czech and Slovak constitution writers with U.S. lawyers. Argues cultural traditions must be respected when advising how to write constitutions. Examines challenges facing Czech and Slovak constitution writers, including structuring the government; the judiciary's role; federalism; and protecting individual rights. (CH)
Descriptors: Civil Law, Civil Liberties, Constitutional History, Constitutional Law, Court Role, Cultural Context, Democracy, European History, Foreign Countries, Government (Administrative Body), Government Role, Governmental Structure, Higher Education, International Studies, Political Issues, Political Science, Secondary Education, Self Determination, Social Studies
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Czechoslovakia
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