Constitutional and Administrative Law Overview
Explore the fundamental concepts of constitutional law, including the nature of constitutional change, programmatic law, and the importance of fundamental law in governing a state. Gain insights into the key terms and principles shaping the legal landscape. Delve into the complexities of constitutional structures and the process of constitutional amendment.
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Textbook: Constitutional and Administrative Law Author: S. J. Al-Kadhem COLLEGE OF LAW, MUSTANSIRIYAH U. SECOND YEAR COURSE IN LEGAL ENGLISH Instructor: Asst. Lect. Rania Adnan Aziz 2017-2018 1
COLLEGE OF LAW, MUSTANSIRIYAH U. SECOND YEAR COURSE IN LEGAL ENGLISH 2017-2018 INSTRUCTOR: ASST. LECT. RANIA ADNAN AZIZ Lecture 03 Part One: Constitutional Law Chapter One Nature of Constitutional Law Changing law The constitution cannot remain unchanged due to the changing nature of society. Changes in constitution are brought about by amendment of abrogation. Either way, the change is simply an echo of social and political change. Constitutional Change Reasons Methods Amendment Or Abrogation Either political Or Social
COLLEGE OF LAW, MUSTANSIRIYAH U. SECOND YEAR COURSE IN LEGAL ENGLISH 2017-2018 INSTRUCTOR: ASST. LECT. RANIA ADNAN AZIZ Lecture 03 Part One: Constitutional Law Chapter One Nature of Constitutional Law Programmatic law The constitution usually confirms existing rules enshrined in it. In so doing, it deals with the present. It may, however, declare certain aims or stipulate standards that are for the time being unrealizable. In this case, it deals with the future.
COLLEGE OF LAW, MUSTANSIRIYAH U. SECOND YEAR COURSE IN LEGAL ENGLISH 2017-2018 INSTRUCTOR: ASST. LECT. RANIA ADNAN AZIZ Lecture 03 Part One: Constitutional Law Chapter One Nature of Constitutional Law Fundamental law The constitution of a state is its fundamental and supreme law. This supremacy has several important effects. No act, whether executive, judicial, or legislative, contrary to the constitution can stand. It is under this fundamental law that all laws are made and executed. The constitution conditions the whole governmental process. It cannot be overridden by any governmental organ. A written constitution cannot be changed by ordinary process. It can be amended only by following a special procedure.
COLLEGE OF LAW, MUSTANSIRIYAH U. SECOND YEAR COURSE IN LEGAL ENGLISH 2017-2018 INSTRUCTOR: ASST. LECT. RANIA ADNAN AZIZ Lecture 03 Part One: Constitutional Law Chapter One Nature of Constitutional Law Some of the important/new words and terms that appear in this section dominant essence operate vacuum affect executive isolation interests programmatic abrogation amendment supreme
