constitutionalism
kon-stih-TOO-shuh-nuh-liz-um
Definition
The principle or system of government that adheres to a constitutional framework, specifically one that limits and regulates the exercise of political power through established legal structures.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'constitutio' (establishment or regulation), the term emerged in the 19th century to describe the doctrine that a government's authority is derived from and limited by a foundational set of rules.
In the news
The author discusses how independent agencies in Hispanic-American law are often aligned with the key pillars of constitutionalism, suggesting that U.S. law could benefit from a similar structural approach to separate and limit powers.
The Unitary Executive Theory after Slaughter: A Comparative Hispanic Perspective
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