Routledge Handbook of Subnational Constitutions and Constitutionalism

This handbook explores multilevel constitutionalism and subnational constitutions, providing essential insights for understanding their interactions and implications in governance.

This handbook serves as a comprehensive resource, offering a toolbox of definitions and typologies essential for developing a theory of multilevel constitutionalism and subnational constitutions. It delves into the foundational elements necessary for constructing an explanatory theory of subnational constitutionalism, making it an invaluable asset for scholars and practitioners interested in comparative constitutional law, federalism, and governance.

The volume examines various systems that feature subnational entities with varying degrees of constituent autonomy. It investigates scenarios where subnational governments claim constituent powers, even when such powers are incomplete or nonexistent. By understanding the factors that contribute to the existence or denial of complete subnational constituent power, readers gain crucial insights into the status and functioning of subnational constitutions.

Furthermore, the book addresses the complexities of how constitutions at multiple levels within a political system can coexist and interact. The concept of 'multilevel constitutionalism' is explored, particularly in the context of how a supranational European constitution can operate alongside those of its Member States. By encompassing a diverse array of multi-tiered systems from around the globe, Routledge Handbook of Subnational Constitutions and Constitutionalism maps the meanings, uses, and challenges of subnational or state constitutions across various political and societal landscapes.