Alessandro Ferrara's Sovereignty Across Generations. Constituent Power and Political Liberalism: A Few Friendly and Initial Comments.

The article provides a critical analysis of Alessandro Ferrara's book on sovereignty and constitutional interpretation. The author raises objections to Ferrara's concept of constitutional interpretation as a conversation and his limited view of democracy, advocating for a more inclusive and participatory democratic process. Additionally, the article questions Ferrara's views on political representation, judicial review, and the distinction between the transgenerational people and the electors. The author highlights concerns about the potential implications of Ferrara's ideas for populism and authoritarianism. [Extracted from the article]