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The doctrine or system of government in which the governing power is limited by enforceable rules of law and concentration of power is prevented by various checks and balances so that the basic rights of individuals and groups are protected

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  • Whether the idea of constitutionalism can survive the lessons of critical theory is a very good question.
  • But no one would assert that in a despotically governed state the idea of constitutionalism has any place.
  • Many many others have been deeply influenced by American constitutionalism, which is one of our most lasting legacies to the world.
  • Another point he made is that the idea of constitutionalism is totally related to another principle which is the idea of "the rule of law".
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