political rights

Legal basis of the application of gender quotas in Ukraine

The article examines the legal basis for the realization of women's political rights in Ukraine. An important condition and guarantee for the establishment of democracy in Ukraine is the equality of women and men in all spheres of life of society and the state. Among the various aspects of the modern perception of the state of women in society and the state, the aspect "woman and politics" occupies a special place.

Сivil rights and freedoms as the basic criterion for legitimacy and constitutionality of state power

The essence and nature of civil (personal) rights, securement of which is the main criterion for the legitimacy of state power is found. Implementation of civil rights, according to the author, is closely linked to the political rights of citizens enshrined in the Constitution.