ANALYSIS OF CONSTITUTIONAL SYSTEMS
 
Lectured in 3de jaar Handelswetenschappen
Theory [A] 26.0
Exercises [B] 0.0
Training and projects [C] 0.0
Studytime [D] 90
Studypoints [E] 3
Lecturer Catharina DEHULLU
Co-lecturers  
Reference HLHAWE03K00318
 
Key words
analysis of constitutional law

Objectives
This course offers a comparision between various constitutional systems as they are found in a number of western nations. All of these nations are democracies, all embody the basic idea of a welfare state, and all of them establish respect for human rights in their basic constitution. Still, their political systems can be seen to diverge profoundly in the way they structure the organisation of the state.

Prerequisites
The knowledge acquired in the course 'Introduction to the law'.

Topics
Chapter I: The Parliamentary System A. Narure and origins. B. Institutions and MechanismsCharter II: The presidential System A. Nature and Origins B. Institutions and Mechanisms.Charter III: Electoral Systems A. Plurality Systems B. Systems of Proportional RepresentationChapter IV: Judicial review: US, Germany, France, United Kingdom, Belgium.

Teaching Methods
Lectures combined with student presentations on selected topics especially concerning the political system of the student's home country.

Materials used
Teacher's text

Study guidance


Assessment
Oral examination

Study costs
Costs of the copies

Lecturer(s)
Catharina DEHULLU

Language
English