Theory of Constitutional Change

Author: Qin Qianhong
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book delves into the distinct characteristics and relationships between constitutional law and social reality, analyzing the various conditions for their coordination. Building on this foundation, it further argues the value assessment of constitutional norms and social reality, the diverse reasons for constitutional changes, and the formal and procedural methods that constitutional changes should follow. Subsequently, it guides these conclusions to specifically explore related issues such as China's constitutional amendments and the integration of the constitutional system after China's accession to the WTO. The entire book is logically clear, well-argued, and harmonious, forming an organic whole. Particularly, the author explicitly proposes in this book that the reform and opening-up endeavor is essentially a matter of constitutional and legal transformation. China is currently not suitable for comprehensive constitutional amendments, and the evolution of the Chinese constitution should emphasize the accumulation of traditions. Constitutional changes should achieve a transformation from irrational to rational change, and China should attach importance to utilizing mechanisms such as constitutional interpretation and constitutional conventions for change. These perspectives provide strong support for the proposition that "governing according to law is governing according to the constitution" from another angle.