Powers of the President and Government
Course material - 46 pages - Constitutional law
The document outlines the powers and roles of the President and Government in the French Constitution, including the source of their power and legitimacy.
Separation of Powers: Principles, Evolution, and Application in Modern Democracies
Course material - 26 pages - Constitutional law
"Unlock the intricacies of governance with an in-depth exploration of the separation of powers, a cornerstone of modern democracies. Discover how Montesquieu's theory, influenced by predecessors like Aristotle, has evolved over time, shaping political regimes and the balance between...
Referendums and Democracy in France and Europe
Course material - 9 pages - Constitutional law
This document discusses the concept of democracy, types of referendums, and the relationship between democracy and representation in France and Europe, highlighting key historical and contemporary developments.
American institutions
Course material - 17 pages - Constitutional law
This is an entire course in legal English at L1 level.
What Happened to Our Constitution: Executive Agreements
Course material - 3 pages - Constitutional law
The US Constitution creates a system of checks and balances between the three branches of the government. Thus, no branch would have a chance of becoming too powerful. Nevertheless, in the last several years, questions have been raised, especially with regard to the surrender of legislative power...
Constitution - Comparative study between American and French constitution
Course material - 2 pages - Constitutional law
This document is a comparative study in the form of questions/answers about french and US constitutions.
English legal system: The Sources of English Law
Course material - 87 pages - Constitutional law
The judicial decisions are the first to be found to develop a system. Today, they are still influencing the system as a whole. Judicial decisions have a weight that their continental counter part does not have. In England, under certain requirements, decisions are biding the judge with the...
