legal theory

There are analyzed the theoretical foundations of the issue of constituent power and the possibility of its practical implementation in terms of constitutional reform in Ukraine, including the possible adoption of a new Constitution of Ukraine. According to the author, adoption of a new Fundamental Law of Ukraine by popular election of the Constitutional Assembly could contribute to the growth in the society the authority of the Constitution, establishment of political stability in the country and restore public confidence in the government.

The article is devoted to the study of the General characteristics of modelling of legal consciousness entity, group and society.The author is attempting to simulate the main characteristics of the phenomenon of consciousness depending on the generally accepted legal concepts of formation and operation of the law. We come to the conclusion that legal modelling of law consciousness depends on the prevailing in society theoretical principles of legal understanding. Constructing an ultimate model of this phenomenon leads to a comprehensive approach to realize the value of law.