Constitutional Law Adaptation in Response to Globalization and Urbanization in Contemporary Societies
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This study examines the capacity of constitutional law to adapt in response to social transformations driven by globalization and urbanization. Through a literature-based analysis grounded in doctrinal and socio-legal perspectives, the paper explores how legal institutions reinterpret foundational norms to remain responsive to contemporary realities. The findings indicate that while traditional constitutional frameworks were designed within relatively static political orders, modern societies require more flexible mechanisms to address rapid demographic, technological, and jurisdictional change. Judicial interpretation, decentralization, federal recalibration, and the expansion of rights discourse all serve as avenues for constitutional adaptation. The research emphasizes that successful legal systems are those that manage to balance stability with innovation, preserving legitimacy while integrating emergent social demands. This analysis contributes to an evolving discourse on constitutional resilience, institutional responsiveness, and the philosophy of legal development in pluralistic, globally connected societies.
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