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
Establishes the boundaries of acceptable activity, or the organizational structure, of political parties. For example, parties may be bound to respect some fundamental principles of the state.
Categories
Elections
Survey Questions
- Are there any restrictions or regulations placed on parties?