The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith
55. The U.S. Constitution as an International Model
The U.S. Constitution in Five Minutes - Joseph L. Smith
Monica Lineberger [+]
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
Monica Lineberger is an assistant professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Her research examines comparative judicial behavior and institutional design of common law courts.
Description
The U.S. Constitution has been a source of symbolic and substantive inspiration for constitutional design since its ratification. Its key features, such as separation of powers and defined rights are still popular ways of constructing a government around the world. Countries have also imitated infusing cultural significance into their constitutions.