Crisis and Catharsis
Secondary Rules
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The Scope of Emergency Declarations in Constitutional Frameworks
This chapter examines the discretionary power of governments to declare emergencies within constitutional frameworks, emphasizing the need to define factual crises that warrant such declarations. It explores judicial dissent on the executive's authority to identify emergencies, citing concerns about the potential misuse of power and legal implications. The discussion also highlights the balance of power between political authorities and the judiciary in determining and responding to various types of crises.
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