Peruvian constitutional propaedeutics and disquisition of theory of the state (1823-1993)

Abstract

This article examines the evolution of constitutional theory circumscribed to the Peruvian state and its historiography from 1923 to the year of the establishment of our current constitutional text. As we know, the theory of the State is a basic field from which the study of constitutional law is derived and its understanding is essential to understand the functioning of any political system. Over the last 30 years, the Peruvian Constitution has undergone several changes and reforms that have influenced the conception and role of the State in Peruvian society. The analysis focuses on the main transformations of the state in the current Constitution and their impact on the organization and functioning of the country, as it would provide insight into current events in the country. It addresses the evolution of the concept of the welfare state towards a state that promotes economic and social development, as well as changes in the relationship between the state and citizens, with emphasis on the protection of fundamental rights and the promotion of greater citizen participation.