Constitutional Law by National Open University of Nigeria
Constitutional Law by National Open University of Nigeria
Constitutional Law by National Open University of Nigeria
This Book covers definition
and scope of constitutional law and traditional constitutional concept, Sources
of a constitution, Federalism, Separation of Powers, The rule of law,
Classification of Constitutions, Systems of government, Constitutional
supremacy, Parliamentary supremacy, Constitutional development of
Nigeria, Constitutional development, Constitutional development in Nigeria: 1979
to Date.
The linked PDF is about Constitutional Law I. It covers topics such
as the history of the Indian Constitution, fundamental rights, and the
principles of federalism. The document provides an overview of the
Constitution's basic structure and the powers of its various branches of
government. The PDF also delves into the role of the judiciary in interpreting
the Constitution and enforcing its provisions. Overall, this PDF serves as a
useful resource for anyone seeking a basic understanding of Indian
constitutional law.
Author(s): Dr. R. Srinivasan, The Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law
University
This note explains the following topics:
Origins of the US Constitution, Ratification of the Constitution,
Federal implied powers under the Commerce Clause, United States v. Darby, SC
switches direction, State sovereign immunity, Separation of powers, Equal
Protection: Slavery to Reconstruction; Incorporation, Reconstruction Amendments,
Incorporation, Gender Equal Protection, Implied right of economic liberty.
The book became a standard work which
was translated into several languages. Bagehot began his book by saying, do not be fooled by constitutional theories and formal institutional
continuities– concentrate instead on the real centers of power and the practical
working of the political system. He dismissed the two theories of the division
of powers and of checks and balances as erroneous.
The note focuses on
public comparative law and on EU law. It also analyses the different legal
traditions of the world in their interrelations with constitutional designs, as
well as on the regulation of economic activities having recourse to the
comparative method.
These materials can be useful for discussing how
the Second Amendment ought to be interpreted. Author intentionally include more
materials here than any teacher will likely use, to give people flexibility in
picking and choosing.