From Legislation to Legitimation: The Role of the Portuguese Parliament (Library of Legislative Studies)

Cristina Leston-Bandeira

ISBN 10: 071465728X / ISBN 13: 9780714657288

Published by Routledge 2004-06-24, 2004

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: From Legislation to Legitimation: The Role of the Portuguese Parliament (Library of Legislative Studies)
• Publisher: Routledge 2004-06-24
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 071465728X
• ISBN 13: 9780714657288
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book is unique as the only book on the Portuguese parliament in English. The Portuguese parliament is a valuable case study to understand the different stages of development of a newly democratic parliament. From Legislation to Legitimation shows that, as democracy developed, the role of the Portuguese parliament changed considerably. Whereas in the first years of democracy the Assembleia da Republica was centred on its legislative role, during the second decade its legitimation role expanded, making scrutiny parliament's main function.

About the Author

Cristina Leston-Bandeira is a lecturer in legislative studies at the University of Hull. She has established herself as the leading expert on the Portuguese parliament. Her research interests also include new parliaments and the use of the internet by parliament.