Constitutional Law by National Open University of Nigeria
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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.
This
note covers fundamentals of Indian Constitution with special reference to
Parliamentary and Presidential form of Government, Executive responsibility to
Legislature vis a vis legislative control over executive, Control through
deliberation and discussion, Control through various Parliamentary devices,
Financial accountability or Control on Public finance by legislature,
Legislature committee system, Law making process and parliamentary privileges.
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
The PDF covers the following
topics related to Constitutional Law : Introduction, Citizenship, Fundamental
Rights, Fundamental Duties, Directive Principles, Union Executive : Legislature
and Judiciary, State Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.
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.