COMPARATIVE CONSTITUTIONALISM: A CATALYST TO STABLE WORLD ORDER

Abstract

Comparative Constitutionalism as an order creating mechanism in societies around the world, as it relates to the title under consideration dates back to what is usually referred to as “the state of nature”. In that society, the predominant practice was the survival of the fittest or “the rule by might.” Thus, the need to transpose from the state of nature to state of society became imperative. The state of society is naturally a regulated environment that ensures law and order. While in the exercise of the common sovereignty belonging to the community, the central power also became egregious in time with the donated power; thereby denying the freedoms of the people, hence the quest for Comparative Constitutionalism. This paper therefore, examines how the concept of Comparative Constitutionalism has brought about relative peace, order and stability to once chaotic and primitive world? In achieving this goal, this paper depends on the doctrinal approach for its research methodology, taking into account both primary and secondary sources. Concluding, this article recommends that both the ruled and the ruler should be bound by the limits stipulated in the constitution and laws of the land for order, peace and tranquillity.