The Unintended Consequences of Unplanned Constitutional Reform: Constitutional Politics in Israel

Examines gradual expansion of the powers of the Supreme Court through judicial activism, the threat these powers pose to other branches of government, and use of legislation to evade subjection to judicial review by limiting judicial powers.

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Published in:The American journal of comparative law 1996-10, Vol.44 (4), p.585-604
Main Author: Hofnung, Menachem
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Administrative courts
Comparative politics
Constitution
Constitutional law
Courts of law
Government and politics
Israel
Jewish law
Judicial power
Judicial powers
Judicial review
Legislation
Parliament
Political parties
Political power
Politics
Reform
Separation of powers
Statutory interpretation
Supreme court
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Summary:Examines gradual expansion of the powers of the Supreme Court through judicial activism, the threat these powers pose to other branches of government, and use of legislation to evade subjection to judicial review by limiting judicial powers.
ISSN:0002-919X
DOI:10.2307/840622