| Abstract [eng] |
This thesis determines and analyzes four stages of constitutional regulation or waves of constitutional development. The first stage of constitutional regulation covers period from the end of 18th century to the end of World War I, second stage – period between the two world wars, the third stage – period from the end of World War II to the end of nineties in the 20th century and the fourth stage – period from the end of 20th century to nowadays. The research is relevant in respect of development of constitutional regulation. Historical analysis of the constitutions of European states allows to determine essential attributes of development of constitutions of European states and identify the main tendencies of the development. Only by taking into account historical-political circumstances of adoption of the constitutions and legal regulation established in them, by comparing them with each other it is possible to clearly understand why certain provisions are provided in the constitutions. It also allows to examine development of Lithuanian state constitutions in the context of development of constitutions of other European states. Analysis is original because the research provides comparative analysis of constitutions of different European states by analyzing constitutions through perspective of historical development of individual and civil rights and freedoms and relations of state government organization and operation. The main objective of this research is to discuss the main modern constitutions of the European states in the context of stages of development of European constitutional regulation, identify the main characteristics of the development of constitutions of European states, determine the main tendencies of their development, discuss characteristics of the development of Lithuanian state constitutions in the context of development of constitutions of other European states. Systemic, logical-analytical, comparative and historical methods of analysis were employed in conducting research. Constitutions of European states served as the main sources of analysis, also works of Lithuanian and foreign scientists were used as well as material from conferences and presentations and internet material. Conclusions, summary in Lithuanian and English, list of sources and literature and internet websites are presented at the end of the thesis. |
