The Constitutional Status of the Head of State and Government in the Field of Foreign Relations following the 1921 Constitution of Georgia and the "Transition Period"
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The Constitution of Georgia of 1921, “transition period”, the Head of State, the field of foreign relations.Abstract
The Constitution of Georgia of 1921 is an invaluable achievement of the history of Georgia, it emphasizes historical aspiration of the country towards democracy, European values and independence. During the so called transition period of the country's history following the above-mentioned period, in the fundamental law of the country, the constitution, the field of foreign relations and state-political officials considered as the Heads of State responsible for implementing foreign policy were formed differently throughout different years. Depending on the model of the Government in the country at that time, the role of the Head of State was played differently at different times by the first persons of the country. Accordingly, the scope and powers of the country's representation in the field of foreign relations had been varying. This paper will discuss the constitutional status of the Head of State and Government in the field of foreign relations pursuant to the 1921 Constitution of Georgia and the so-called constitutions of the "transition period".
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