Tom Ginsburg on Chile's New Constitution Innovations

The video discusses global trends in decentralization and constitutional innovations, particularly focusing on gender parity. It highlights the successful channeling of diverse political energies into a constitutional project in Chile, showcasing a model that other countries might follow. The process demonstrates the potential for effective constitution making, even amidst political disputes.

What is one of the global trends in constitutional changes discussed in the video?

• Increased military influence

• Centralization of power

• Decentralization

• Reduction of civil rights

How is the gender parity approach in the discussed constitution different from others?

• It reduces the number of women in government

• It introduces a unique model not seen in other constitutions

• It focuses solely on economic equality

• It eliminates gender quotas entirely

What is a potential outcome of the innovative gender parity model?

• It will only be applicable in Latin America

• It will be ignored by other countries

• It could become a model for other nations

• It will lead to increased political instability

What significant political event in Chile is highlighted in the video?

• The presidential election of 2017

• The economic crisis of 1982

• The successful channeling of political energies into a constitutional project

• The military coup of 1973

What does the Chilean process demonstrate about constitution-making?

• It can channel diverse political energies successfully

• It is always a smooth process

• It often leads to political chaos

• It is only effective in Latin America