Constitutional Law in Argentina - 9041136193 - 9789041136190

by: A. M. Hernández
May 2011, ISBN 9041136193
ISBN 13: 9789041136190
Paperback

USD price: $92.00

Derived from the renowned multi-volume International Encyclopaedia of Laws, this very useful analysis of constitutional law in Argentina provides essential information on the country’s sources of constitutional law, its form of government, and its administrative structure. Lawyers who handle transnational matters will appreciate the clarifications of particular terminology and its application. Throughout the book, the treatment emphasizes the specific points at which constitutional law affects the interpretation of legal rules and procedure. Thorough coverage by a local expert fully describes the political system, the historical background, the role of treaties, legislation, jurisprudence, and administrative regulations. The discussion of the form and structure of government outlines its legal status, the jurisdiction and workings of the central state organs, the subdivisions of the state, its decentralized authorities, and concepts of citizenship. Special issues include the legal position of aliens, foreign relations, taxing and spending powers, emergency laws, the power of the military, and the constitutional relationship between church and state. Details are presented in such a way that readers who are unfamiliar with specific terms and concepts in varying contexts will fully grasp their meaning and significance. Its succinct yet scholarly nature, as well as the practical quality of the information it provides, make this book a valuable time-saving tool for both practising and academic jurists. Lawyers representing parties with interests in Argentina will welcome this guide, and academics and researchers will appreciate its value in the study of comparative constitutional law.

The Author General Introduction Part I. Sources of Provincial Constitutional Law Chapter 1. Constitutional Formation and Design Chapter 2. Evolution of Provincial Constitutions Chapter 3. Provincial Constitutional Legislation Chapter 4. Case Law Part II. Form of the Provincial Governments Chapter 1. General Chapter 2. The Legislature Chapter 3. The Executive Chapter 4. The Judicial Branch Chapter 5. Control Institutions Part III. Citizenship and Administration of Justice Chapter 1. Rules Regarding Provincial Citizenship Chapter 2. Fundamental Rights and Liberties Chapter 3. Constitutional Protection of Minorities Chapter 4. Judicial Control of Administrative Activity Chapter 5. Legal Position of Foreigners Part IV. Local Government and Provincial Constitutions Chapter 1. Constitutional Status of the Local Government in the Federal Constitution Chapter 2. Constitutional Status of the Local Government in Provincial Constitutions Chapter 3. Evolution of the Constitutional Status of the Local Government under Provincial Constitutions Annex 1 Annex 2 Part V. Representative Texts of Sub-national Constitutions Chapter 1. Constitution of the Province of Buenos Aires Chapter 2. Constitution of the Province of Córdoba Index