The evolution of constitutionalism in Romania beyond 1989. Case study: The Constitution of 1965 and the Constitution of 1991
The evolution of constitutionalism in Romania beyond 1989. Case study: The Constitution of 1965 and the Constitution of 1991
Author(s): Cosmin Lucian GhergheSubject(s): Constitutional Law, Political history, Post-War period (1950 - 1989), Transformation Period (1990 - 2010)
Published by: Editura Universitaria Craiova
Keywords: Romania; constitution; 1965 and 1991; democracy;
Summary/Abstract: Revolution in 1989 drew after self loss of any legitimacy of constitutional order imposed at 1965. Through the analysis of two Constitution notice the character antidemocratic, totalitarian, of the Constitution of 1965 in comparison with the Constitution of 1991. In Constitution of 1965, the principle of separation of powers in the state it was replaced with the principle of cooperation in state and the political system based on the single-party monopoly.
Journal: Revista de Științe Politice. Revue des Sciences Politiques
- Issue Year: 2012
- Issue No: 35
- Page Range: 401-407
- Page Count: 7
- Language: English