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Revista Derecho del Estado
versión impresa ISSN 0122-9893
Resumen
BENITEZ R, Vicente F y GONZALEZ H, Germán A. The role of the Courts sustaining democracy: An approach from transitional regimes. Rev. Derecho Estado [online]. 2016, n.36, pp.41-67. ISSN 0122-9893.
This article explores the political factors that enable or prevent the consolidation of an effective judicial review in transitional democracies such as the Colombian and the Venezuelan ones. These democracies, in turn, are likely to be victims of abusive constitutionalism attempts by powerful executives, which is a phenomenon typical of young democracies. This paper analyzes key cases of successful and unsuccessful experiences in Central Europe, Asia and Latin America in order to identify what kind of factors allow or hinder a Tribunal's effective judicial review in new democracies. I argue that factors as judicial independence, separation of powers, Courts' reputation, and judicial deference to other branches, are key elements to determine whether a Tribunal will be a successful institution.
Palabras clave : Judicial review; democracy; constitutional revision; Colombia; Venezuela; Hungary; India; Comparative Law; Constitutional Court.