Why Constitutional Change Often Fails to Enhance Democracy in Latin America
Constitutional change is often seen as a way to improve democracy. In Latin America, however, constitutional change has often failed to live up to this promise. In some cases, it has even led to a decline in democratic governance.
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There are a number of reasons why constitutional change often fails to enhance democracy in Latin America. One reason is that constitutional change is often undertaken without a clear understanding of the underlying problems that it is intended to address. As a result, constitutional changes are often superficial and do not address the root causes of these problems.
Another reason why constitutional change often fails to enhance democracy in Latin America is that it is often used as a tool by political elites to consolidate their power. In some cases, political elites have used constitutional change to weaken the rule of law and to limit the rights of citizens. This has led to a decline in democratic governance and has made it more difficult for citizens to hold their leaders accountable.
There are a number of ways to improve the chances that constitutional change will enhance democracy in Latin America. One way is to ensure that constitutional changes are based on a clear understanding of the underlying problems that they are intended to address. Another way is to ensure that constitutional changes are undertaken through a participatory process that involves citizens in all stages of the process.
Finally, it is important to ensure that constitutional changes are implemented in a way that is consistent with the rule of law. This will help to ensure that the changes are not used as a tool by political elites to consolidate their power. By taking these steps, it is possible to increase the chances that constitutional change will enhance democracy in Latin America.
Constitutional change is a powerful tool that can be used to improve democracy. However, it is important to understand the challenges that constitutional change poses and to take steps to mitigate these challenges. By ng so, it is possible to increase the chances that constitutional change will enhance democracy in Latin America.
References
- O'Donnell, G. (1994). "Delegative Democracy." Journal of Democracy, 5(1),55-69.
- Przeworski, A. (2003). "Constitutions and Democratic Consolidation." Journal of Democracy, 14(2),39-50.
- Schedler, A. (2002). "Elections without Democracy: The Problem of Electoral Authoritarianism." Journal of Democracy, 13(2),36-51.
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| Language | : | English |
| File size | : | 2015 KB |
| Text-to-Speech | : | Enabled |
| Screen Reader | : | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | : | Enabled |
| Word Wise | : | Enabled |
| Print length | : | 283 pages |
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