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Comparative Politics and Government

Notes 2. Constitutionalism : Government in which power is distributed and limited by a system of
laws that must be obeyed by the rules.
3. Lex : Law
4. Rex : King

3.8 Review Questions

1. Discuss the Marxist concept of constitutionalism.
2. What are the kinds of constitutions? Discuss
3. Explain the process of growth of constitution.
4. Write a note on “the necessity of a good constitution”.
Answers: Self-Assessment

1. (i) 1951 (ii) 500 B.C. (iii) 1884 (iv) 1787
(v) Rules and Regulations, Unwritten
3.9 Further Readings

1. Almond, G.A. et., 2000: Comparative Politics: A World View, New York: Harper/
Collins.
2. Palekar, S.A., 2009: Comparative Politics and Government, New Delhi, PHI
Learning Pvt. Ltd.
3. Johari, J.C., 2006: New Comparative Government, New Delhi: Lotus Press

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