This article throws light upon the six stages involved in the evolution of constitutionalism in Switzerland. Some of the stages are: 1. From the Earliest times to 1291 2. From 1291 to the French Revolution 3. From the Period of the French Revolution to Sonderbund War (1847) 4. The Period of the First Written Constitution (1848-74) and Others. Stage # [...]
This article throws light upon the four important features of the Swiss bill of rights. The features are: 1. A Detailed Bill of Rights 2. Legal Protection of Fundamental Rights 3. Civil, Social and Political Rights 4. Limitations on Fundamental Rights. Feature # 1. A Detailed Bill of Rights: The Swiss Bill of Rights is a very detailed bill. It [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the nature of the division of powers in Switzerland. (i) Not a very Rigid and Fully Clear Division of Powers: The above account of the division of powers between the Federation and the Cantons reveals that the division has been neither rigid nor fully clear. (ii) Execution of Federal Laws by the [...]