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Constitutional Preambles

Constitutional Preambles is a formal introductory clause in a constitution that articulates the foundational values, purposes, and guiding principles of a constitutional order, distinguishing it from operative provisions by expressing the normative aspirations and historical legitimacy underpinning the legal framework.

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4.5K

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13

Authors

12

Institutions

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2017–2026

3

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Constitutional Preamble

Parents

Publications

10

The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa

John Hatchard · Journal of African Law · 1994 · 4.2K citations

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'We the Peoples': The Global Origins of Constitutional Preambles

Tom Ginsburg, Nick Foti, Daniel N. Rockmore · SSRN Electronic Journal · 2013 · 127 citations · Full text

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Constitutional Preambles: More than Just a Narration of History

Justin O. Frosini · SSRN Electronic Journal · 2017 · 38 citations · Full text

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The preamble in constitutional interpretation

Liav Orgad · International Journal of Constitutional Law · 2010 · 29 citations · Full text

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Constitutional Preambles: A Comparative Analysis

Ronan Cormacain · The Theory and Practice of Legislation · 2017 · 25 citations

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Authors

13

  1. JO
    Justin O. Frosini

    Johns Hopkins University, United States

    2 publications · 54 citations

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  2. RC
    Ronan Cormacain

    British Institute of International and Comparative Law, United Kingdom

    1 publications · 25 citations

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  3. MM
    Mark McKenna

    Notre Dame High School, United States

    1 publications · 11 citations

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  4. DN
    Daniel N. Rockmore

    Dartmouth College, United States

    1 publications · 127 citations

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  5. TG
    Tom Ginsburg

    University of Chicago, United States

    1 publications · 127 citations

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Institutions

12

  1. Johns Hopkins University

    Baltimore, United States

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    54 citations

  2. Johns Hopkins University SAIS Bologna Center

    Bologna, Italy

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    54 citations

  3. Bocconi University

    Milan, Italy

    2 h-index

    2 publications

    54 citations

  4. East Sussex County Council

    Lewes, United Kingdom

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    29 citations

  5. Herzliya Medical Center

    Herzliya, Israel

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    29 citations

  6. Chicago Kent College of Law

    Chicago, United States

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    127 citations

  7. University of Washington

    Seattle, United States

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    127 citations

  8. Dartmouth College

    Hanover, United States

    1 h-index

    1 publications

    127 citations

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Venues

  1. SSRN Electronic Journal

    Repository · 4 publications · 192 citations

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  2. The Theory and Practice of Legislation

    1 publications · 25 citations

    1

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  3. Journal of African Law

    1 publications · 4.2K citations

    1

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  4. International Journal of Constitutional Law

    1 publications · 29 citations

    1

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  5. ANU Open Research (Australian National University)

    Repository · 1 publications · 11 citations

    1

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