The Making of Modern Constitutions-Constitutions and Constitutionalism in the Cradle of History

Abstract

The paper ,,The Making of Modern Constitutions- Constitutions and Constitutionalism in the Cradle of Constitutional History” elaborates the development of constitutions and constitutionalism throughout history. The paper analyzes different periods of the development of the constitutionality with particular reference to the most significant constitutions - constitutiоns that introduce constitutional innovations and new principiles and values. The author outlines the historical struggle for the constitution that will limit arbitrary and voluntarist rule, as well as the effort to guarantee and protect the human rights. A special focus in the paper is the constitutional history of England and the development of constitutionalism in the United States of America, as well as the constitutional history of European countries throughout different historical periods. The development of constitutionalism is also represented through the elaboration of institutes, principles and values that represent constitutional innovations and novelty, and at the same time inspiration for new constitutional solutions