宪政的主题就是使自然法及基本人权的正义理念能在现实的制度安排中得以具体化。推行宪政首先需要一部合乎正义的宪法,但更为关键的是宪法作为具有最高法律效力的根本规范要在现实生活中发挥作用。否则宪法就会象神一样,高高地呆在象牙塔尖,孤芳自赏。与真实的社会相脱节,最终避免不了“高处不胜寒”的尴尬。宪法制定得再完美也只不过是纸上谈兵。司法审查制度正是为回应这样一种社会需要,应运而生。 The theme of constitutionalism is to make the concept of justice of natural law and basic human rights concrete in the real institutional arrangements. First of all, the implementation of constitutional government requires a constitutional justice, but what is even more crucial is that the fundamental norms of the constitution, which have the highest legal effect, must play a role in real life. Otherwise, the constitution will be like God, stay high in ivory spire, lonely. Out of touch with the real society, and ultimately can not be avoided “awkward height ” embarrassment. The constitution is so perfect that it is nothing but paper talk. Judicial review system is to respond to such a social need, came into being.