How the constitution constitutes. Textual agency of constitutions in the organisation of democratic communities KU Leuven
Constitutions have a special status in a democratic state: as the highest legal standard, they give legitimacy to our laws and institutions. Today, more than ever, political demands proceed through constitutional claims. Philosophers traditionally study the political and ethical content of constitutions. However, constitutions derive their crucial role not only from their content, but also from their role as symbol. Both ...