NWIG (Jan 2000)

Constitution without constitutionalism : Haiti and the vagaries of democratization

  • Robert Fatton Jr.

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 74, no. 1&2
pp. 5 – 32

Abstract

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Analysis of the role that constitution and constitutionalism play in the making of polyarchical rule. Author also examines their relationship to class power, political institutions, culture, and leadership. He argues that constitution does not make for an effective form of constitutionalism. Concludes that meaningful democratization in Haiti is difficult if class relations do not change drastically and are equalized.

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