Constitute topics are built from the variables in the Comparative Constitutions Project’s dataset, which captures the content of world constitutions. The particular variables relevant to this topic are listed below, in the form of survey questions.
More information about the CCP’s research design is available here, including background information on how the team designed the inventory of constitutional topics as well as the full coding survey
Description
Specifies the actors involved in establishing the compensation of legislators. In addition to the legislature, this might involve the head of state, head of government, an independent commission, or other actors.
Categories
Legislature
Keywords
compensation; remuneration
Survey Questions
- Who is involved in the determination of legislator's compensation?