Democracy and the Self-Limiting State: Assessing the Role of Constitutional Constraints in Contemporary Democracies AbstractThe durability and quality of democratic governance often rest on a paradox: the power of the state must be sufficiently robust to govern effectively while being adequately constrained to prevent the abuse of authority. This essay examines the extent to which … Continue reading To what extent does the success of contemporary democracies depend on the state’s ability to impose limitations on its own power and authority?