Sieyés's Constitutional Jury, tbe Pennsylvania Council of Censors, and the Debate on the Conservative Power in the French Revolution.

  • Published In: Journal of the History of Ideas, 2024, v. 85, n. 3. P. 479 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Brown, Angus Harwood 3 of 3

Abstract

The article examines Emmanuel-Joseph Sieyès's proposal for a "Constitutional Jury" as a safeguard for the constitution, contrasting it with the Pennsylvania Council of Censors. Topics discussed include the originality of Sieyès's proposal in constitutional theory, its transatlantic influences, and the broader implications for constitutional guardianship and popular sovereignty.

Additional Information

  • Source:Journal of the History of Ideas. 2024/07, Vol. 85, Issue 3, p479
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0022-5037
  • DOI:10.1353/jhi.2024.a933856
  • Accession Number:178756357

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