I found out something similar recently about the United States, and this should be relevant to anyone who likes to call themselves a "Constitutionalist".
The Constitution was preceded by the Articles of Confederation. Some conspiracy theorists are of the view that the Constitutional itself--never called for by the people--was a power grab by the Elites, far exceeding the power granted by the Articles. I agree completely, but this isn't the worst part.
When the Articles of Confederation were written, it was vital that the central government have no more power over them than the King had previously. Obviously so, since they had just fought a war to escape that power, not to replace Charles with a native tyrant far more up in their business.
The problem, of course, does not reside in the documentation. There are people that act virtuously and choose to restrain themselves in accord with general agreements, written or otherwise, and those who seek power and will never restrain themselves.
I found out something similar recently about the United States, and this should be relevant to anyone who likes to call themselves a "Constitutionalist".
The Constitution was preceded by the Articles of Confederation. Some conspiracy theorists are of the view that the Constitutional itself--never called for by the people--was a power grab by the Elites, far exceeding the power granted by the Articles. I agree completely, but this isn't the worst part.
When the Articles of Confederation were written, it was vital that the central government have no more power over them than the King had previously. Obviously so, since they had just fought a war to escape that power, not to replace Charles with a native tyrant far more up in their business.
The problem, of course, does not reside in the documentation. There are people that act virtuously and choose to restrain themselves in accord with general agreements, written or otherwise, and those who seek power and will never restrain themselves.