Burnell, Peter J.. (2008) The relationship of accountable governance and constitutional implementation, with reference to Africa. Journal of Politics and Law, Vol.1 (No.3). pp. 10-24. ISSN 1913-9047

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Abstract

This article offers a framework for analysing the interrelationships between democratic accountability and constitutional implementation with specific reference to sub-Saharan Africa. It opens by noting the subject’s importance and the contested meaning of key terms, before proceeding to elaborate the significance that constitutional implementation and accountability have for one another. The main purpose is to suggest an agenda lying at the interface between constitutional law and politics that is worthy of further research. The article argues there is considerable scope for analysts of law and politics to collaborate for the purpose of shedding light on many questions that cut across issues of both democratic accountability and constitutional implementation in Africa.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Subjects:	J Political Science > JQ Political institutions (Asia, Africa, Australia, Pacific Area, etc.) D History General and Old World > DT Africa
Divisions:	Faculty of Social Sciences > Politics and International Studies
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):	Constitutions -- Africa, Sub-Saharan, Constitutional history -- Africa, Sub-Saharan, Government accountability -- Africa, Sub-Saharan, Democracy -- Africa, Sub-Saharan, Africa, Sub-Saharan -- Politics and government
Journal or Publication Title:	Journal of Politics and Law
Publisher:	Canadian Center of Science and Education
ISSN:	1913-9047
Date:	September 2008
Volume:	Vol.1
Number:	No.3
Page Range:	pp. 10-24
Status:	Peer Reviewed
Access rights to Published version:	Open Access
Funder:	British Council
Grant number:	ZA204 (BC)
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