Constitutionalism is the limitation of
government by
law, as prescribed by a
constitution. Constitutionalism implies also a balance between the power of the
government on the one hand and the
rights of individuals on the other. Typically, a government can be considered constitutional if it possesses the following four limitations:The
legislature can convene and cannot be dismissed by parties other than itself.
Courts, once appointed, are independent of the legislative branch.The
executive branch cannot appoint ministers unilaterally without the approval of the legislative branch.Only the legislature can make laws, although a
veto power might be delegated to an executive official.
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