constitutionalism

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The theory, principles, or authority of constitutional government; attachment or adherence to a constitution or constitutional government.

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Whereas in Western countries the constitution merely had to guarantee the rights of a pre-existing civil society and culture, in Russia it also had to create these. It had to educate society - and the state itself - into the values and ideas of liberal constitutionalism. Orlando Figes

My deep sense of alarm has to do with Donald Trump's seeming lack of fealty to constitutionalism. David Remnick

The Tea Party has imparted political energy to common-sense American constitutionalism. Nancy Pearcey

By the mid-1980s, therefore, it had become essential that the PNDC demonstrate that it was actively considering steps towards constitutionalism and civilian rule. Source: Internet

After the overthrow of Nkrumah, Akufo-Addo lived to give us the 1969 Constitution which was a charter of liberty and the bedrock of constitutionalism, good governance and human rights as a whole in Ghana today. Source: Internet

Commenting on the matter, Zambians for Empowerment and Development president Dr Fred Mutesa said African leaders that respect the rule of law and constitutionalism should not fear being sent to The Hague once they leave office. Source: Internet

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