Naslov
Constitutional silences in the meaning of representation: characteristics, limits and prospects

Autori
Miloš, Matija

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Sažeci sa skupova, neobjavljeni rad, znanstveni

Skup
Traditional Concepts: New Perspectives, New Challenges

Mjesto i datum
Prag, Češka Republika, 29.03.2019

Vrsta sudjelovanja
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Ključne riječi
representation, constitutionalism, constitutional silences, democracy

Sažetak
“Representation” is a notoriously vague concept. Nonetheless, contemporary constitutions assume that the powers of the state will be exercised primarily in a representative fashion. In doing so, constitutions for the most part do not directly determine what is to be considered “representative”, a quintessential democratic question, but rely instead on a variety of proxies, such as fundamental rights and separation of powers, to both empower and limit the political processes that generate the meaning of “representative” within their ambit. It is the aim of this paper to examine this feature of contemporary constitutions as a form of a “constitutional abeyance” or “constitutional silence” and to explore its features.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Pravo

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