Neo-Convergence in Constitutions

Paper Summary:

This paper reports that a preliminary assessment of the impact of economic globalization and the proliferation of the free market economy indicates that constitutions of nations are directly or indirectly influenced by globalization. Whereas the earlier model of convergence was transcendence of the principles of constitutionalism and human rights, the author uses the model of neo-convergence as as a corollary to the economic globalization as the hypothesis for the proposed dissertation. The paper indicates that a qualitative methodology will be used and describes the plan of study.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
Convergence and Neo-convergence Explained
Problem Statement and Hypothesis
Hypothesis
Objectives and Methodology
Objectives
Methodology
Plan of study
Chapter Outline

From the Paper:

"Convergence in the constitutions of the past phase is most glaring in the post-colonial nations. The organization of states in Europe, the nations liberated from the colonial and despotic regimes, could be identified as having homogenized fundamental principles in developing their Constitutions. The principles of constitutionalism and its perceived universal character were the driving force for unification strategies in the early phase of convergence. Rule of law, separation of powers, limited government, entrenched rights and independence of judiciary were the major features that sought replication."

Sample of Sources Used:

• The Constitution of India, 1950
• The Constitution of the People's Republic of China, 1982. With the following amendments: The Constitution's First Amendment, approved on April 12, 1988.The Second Amendment, approved of March 29, 1993. The Third Amendment, approved on March 15, 1999. The Fourth Amendment, approved on March 14, 2004.
• Treaty Establishing a Constitution for Europe, 2004
• Lisbon Treaty, 2007
• Constitution of the Republic of Cuba, 1992

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