Poyarkov, S.Y. Input of constitutionalism into the contents and dynamics of the political regime.

Abstract: Political regime is a functional characteristic feature of the political system from the standpoint of systemic analysis. However, the regime may not sustain itself, it requires contents, which is formed as means and methods of achieving its functional goals, as well as the functional goals of the political government. Constitutionalism allows for setting the parameters of this functioning and establishing the mechanism of political power based upon the stage of formation of its consistency. The problem of parity of methods of government in the dynamics of the political system is key to defining nature and contents of the political regime. The most important role in the studies belongs to the systemic analysis. This is a methodology of object studies based upon their reflection as systems and analysis of theses systems. Systemic analysis provides for clarifications of a complicated problem, its structuring within the system of targets and detailed goals. Choice of this approach was influenced both by the existing understanding of constitutionalism as a complicated multi-element and dynamic object of studies, which is interrelated with the specific features of functioning of the political system as a whole, as well as getting acquainted with the scientific studies in the sphere of systemic analysis. Both democratic and authoritarian regimes are capable of functioning within the framework of constitutionalism. The marker of the level of functional development of a political regime is its closeness to the ideal of constitutionalism – a constitutional state. Accordingly, the political practice of formation of constitutionalism reflects development of the constitutional regime outside the scope of formal requirements of the constitution of the state.

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