2. Constitutionalism: A Skeptical View

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. 1. Political Political Theory 1
5. 2. Constitutionalism: A Skeptical View 23
6. 3. Separation of Powers and the Rule of Law 45
7. 4. Bicameralism and the Separation of Powers 72
8. 5. The Principle of Loyal Opposition 93
9. 6. Representative Lawmaking 125
10. 7. Principles of Legislation 145
11. 8. Accountability and Insolence 167
12. 9. The Core of the Case against Judicial Review 195
13. 10. Five to Four: Why Do Bare Majorities Rule on Courts? 246
14. 11. Isaiah Berlin’s Neglect of Enlightenment Constitutionalism 274
15. 12. The Constitutional Politics of Hannah Arendt 290
16. Notes 309
17. Index 385