THE LEGAL NATURE OF THE SOCIAL STATE
Keywords:
Social state, constitutional law, social rights, welfare stateAbstract
The concept of the social state represents a fundamental evolution in modern constitutional theory, embodying the state's obligation to ensure social welfare and economic security for its citizens. This thesis examines the legal foundations, constitutional dimensions, and practical implications of the social state doctrine, analyzing how it transforms traditional state functions from mere protection of negative rights to active promotion of positive social rights. Through comparative analysis of various legal systems, this study demonstrates that the social state constitutes a distinct legal paradigm that balances individual liberty with collective welfare, creating enforceable obligations for governmental action in social and economic spheres.
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