Populism: A health check for constitutional democracy?

Abstract

“Populism” appears everywhere: a frequently proffered assessment—or perhaps diagnosis—of constitutional systems around the world. Both its supporters and opponents emphasise its newness. But its phisiognomy, causes, and impact on legal orders and institutions are a matter of deep controversy. In a few words, its contours and core components adapt to different constitutional settings. Populist forces back a variety of agendas, which often overlap in a more rhetorically than concrete way.

Keywords

• Populism
• Constitutionalism
• Liberal democracy
• Constituent Power
• Rule of Law Enforcement