Drafting a constitution for a nation or republic emerging into freedom
By: Bernard H. Siegan.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: George Mason University Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: Fairfax, Va
Language: eng
Number of pages: 120
Subjects: Constitutional law.; Separation of powers.; Civil rights.
Other titles: Drafting a constitution
Description: Bernard H. Siegan describes the terms and provisions that a constitution dedicated to the maintenance of a free society should contain, together with the rationale and philosophy behind them. The author gives special consideration to the newly emerging nations of Eastern Europe and formerly communist countries.

Topics covered include the powers of and restraints on the legislature, the president, administrative agencies, and the judiciary; separation of powers; and the protection of political, intellectual and economic liberties. Siegan also includes a suggested model constitution.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [73]-79) and index.