Constitutional Law and Political Science (Regarding the Relationship Between Legal and Political Phenomena)

Abstract

When analyzing the problems of government, the exercise of power, or the constitution from the perspective of constitutional law, the intersection with topics studied by political science becomes evident. This has generated a series of issues regarding the relationship between the two fields, questioning the autonomy of these disciplines. Therefore, the present work aims to clarify the relationship between constitutional law and political science. To this end, human experience and social links are developed, with the purpose of conceptualizing and characterizing political phenomena. In addition, the conception and purpose of Constitutional Law are explored. This framework will highlight the social and legal phenomena that link them. With this, it is concluded that Constitutional Law and Political Science should be used together to achieve a better understanding of the problems they share.