Chapter 2

Constitutional Technicalities … Meet Political Reality
Introduction | Historical Perspective | Popular Perspective | Interactive Exercise
Global Perspective:  How do other nations’ Constitutions compare with our own? Are they straightforward and concise or long and complex? Are they perceived as legitimate by the world or corrupt? Review the following links to learn more about Constitutions and political legitimacy around the world.

https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/fields/2077.html

http://www.politicsresources.net/const.htm

http://www.constitution.org/cons/natlcons.htm

http://www.angus-reid.com/analysis/view/35601/will_naoto_kan_bring_stability_to_japan

http://www.angus-reid.com/analysis/view/35698/guinea_and_burundi_show_two_faces_of_african_democracy