The Constitution as an instrument of change

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<p>In countries like Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, it seems evident to regard the Constitution as an instrument of change away from their time as Soviet republics. In countries with a less painful past, it is rather seen as a symbol of past achievements (Norway) or as a description of how the polity regards itself as governed (Sweden). <br> Lawyers tend to regard the Constitution as a set of legal norms, but often neglect the political setting. Politicians see the constitution as a political in...Vis mer