James, R. W.

The constitution of Guyana - A study of its dysfunctional application / R. W. James - Georgetown, Guyana: University of Guyana, Institute of Development Studies and Faculty of Social Sciences, 2006 - xvi, 184 p. - Transition Special issue 35-36 10128268 .

Part One: The formative years
Chap 1 - The Independence constitution (1966-1980)
Chap 2 - The socialist constitution (1980-2000)
Chap 3 - Democratic reforms (2000-2003)

Part Two: The Power structure
Chap 4 - State organs: Legislature, Executive and Judiciary
Chap 5 - Electoral system

Part Three: Controlling the Executive
Chap 6 - Parliamentary government
Chap 7 - Constitutionalism
Chap 8 - Protest actions
Chap 9 - Constitution Office-Holders/Institutions

Part Four: Supremacy of the Constitution
Chap 10 - Parliamentary sovereignty & Constitutional Supremacy

Part Five:Social problems and outside intervention
Chap 11 - Social problems
Chap 12 - Foreign & Regional Intervention

Part Six: Conclusion
Chap 13 - Short and long term changes
Chap 14 - Conclusion

Includes bibliographical references.

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