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Lecturer(s)
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Šmíd Jan, PhDr. Mgr. Ph.D.
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Course content
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1st The Constitution. Features a division of Constitutions. 2nd Origins of constitutionality. 3rd The principles of constitutionalism in democratic state. 4th Material core of the Constitution. 5th Significant developmental stages of constitutionality, important Constitutions (USA, Switzerland, Germany Basic Law). 6th Constitution of 1920 7th The basic provisions of the Constitution of the Czech Republic. 8th Legislative Power. 9th Legislative Process. 10th Executive Power 11th Judicial Power. 12th Other constitutional institutions. 13th Charter of Fundamental Rights and Freedoms 14th Basic problems of Czech constitutionalism (including the de lege ferenda perspective)
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified, unspecified, unspecified, unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the basics of political science and the theory of constitutionalism, as well as with the importance and reasons for the emergence of constitutions and their role in shaping the framework of society. It will also familiarize students with the basic institutes of Czech constitutional law in the context of political theory and constitutional comparison, and will also introduce them to the de lege ferenda perspective.
The student will be familiar with the basic concepts of political science. He will also know the constitutional system of the Czech Republic and understand the logic of its functioning. He will be able to understand the differences between the Czech Constitution and selected institutes of foreign constitutions. He will be able to interpret political events in terms of constitutional law and form an opinion on the constitutional conformity of specific events, especially in the Czech Republic, and partly also abroad.
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Prerequisites
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None
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Assessment methods and criteria
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unspecified
The subject is completed based on the successful passing of the test. Minimum score 60% of points. The tested material corresponds to the syllabus and lectures, or study support.
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Recommended literature
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