The Constitution of Israel: A Contextual Analysis (Constitutional Systems of the World)

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This book presents the main features of the Israeli constitutional system and a topical discussion of Israel's basic laws It focuses on constitutional history and the peculiar decision to frame a constitution 'by stages' Following its British heritage and the lack of a formal constitution, Israel's democracy grew for more than four decades on the principle of parliamentary supremacy Introducing a constitutional model and the concept of judicial review of laws, the 'constitutional revolution' of the 1990s started a new era in Israel's constitutional history The book's main themes include: constitutional principlesthe legislature and the electoral systemthe executivethe protection of fundamental rights and the crucial role of the Supreme Court in Israel's constitutional discourse It further presents Israel's unique aspects as a Jewish and democratic state, and its ongoing search for the right balance between human rights and national security Finally, the book offers a critical

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