Judicial Review in New Democracies: Constitutional Courts in

Judicial Review in New Democracies: Constitutional Courts in Asian Cases
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Where does judicial power come from, how does it develop, and what political conditions support its expansion? This book answers these important questions through an examination of three constitutional courts in East Asia, where law is traditionally viewed as a tool of authoritarian rulers. New democracies around the world have adopted constitutional courts to oversee the operation of democratic politics. Thomas Ginsburg argues that, while judicial review does put constraints on government, it is sought as a solution to the problem of uncertainty in constitutional design. By providing "insurance" to prospective electoral losers, judicial review facilitates democracy.
Country USA
Brand Cambridge University Press
Manufacturer Cambridge University Press
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 15 b/w illus. 13 tables
ReleaseDate 2008-01-12
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780521520393

Judicial Review in New Democracies: Constitutional Courts in Asian Cases