Constitution and Citizen

Author: Zhao Xiaoli
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: The theme of this book is Constitution and Citizen, primarily discussing the role and status of the constitution based on the U.S. Constitution and the Chinese Constitution. It explores whether the constitution serves as an abstract political principle or political declaration, or as a set of behavioral guidelines for citizens to implement in their daily lives through judicial litigation. It also examines the interweaving of the development of the U.S. Constitution and the evolution of social science discussions. This collection of essays provides insights into the constitution from both the perspectives of ideology and practice, analyzing it at two levels: the constitution itself and its rulings in specific cases (such as the judgment in the Shandong Tengzhou Qi Yuling case). The reviews include several articles that comment on and interpret classic texts, such as The Symposium and The Mandarins. By delving into classical works, the essays uncover the core meanings of themes such as life, death, community, and citizenship. This collection greatly benefits our understanding of the complex evolution of constitutions and constitutional practices in China and the West.