The history of the formation and development of constitutional control in foreign countries
In any state that seeks to be considered democratic, the rule of law is based on the constitution, which is usually clothed in a legal form and, like law, has supreme legal force. The author reveals the history of the formation and development of constitutional control in foreign countries, focusing on the UK and the USA. After analyzing the opinions of scientists, the author concluded that in Great Britain the actions of parliament, government, and courts are determined by the strict observance of three main principles: separation of powers, supremacy of parliament, and the rule of law. The author believes that the English model of constitutional review has a certain impact on the development of legal systems in English-speaking countries today. After analyzing the history of the United States, the author concludes that the constitutions of the American states were adopted at different periods of history, but despite the subsequent introduction of a significant number of amendments to their texts, they still noticeably reflect the influence of political tasks and requirements of the moment of adoption. The following features are inherent in state constitutions: frequent change; simplified procedure for amending and supplementing constitutions; significant volume of most constitutions; the complexity of their internal structure; excessive detailing of constitutional prescriptions.