Constitutional Government

Definition

A constitutional government is a form of government in which a constitution serves as the supreme law of the land, outlining the structure, functions, and limitations of government.

Related terms

Separation of Powers: This refers to an organizational system where responsibilities are divided among different branches (typically executive, legislative, judicial) to prevent any one branch from gaining too much power.

Rule of Law: This principle means that every individual is subject to the law including lawmakers themselves. It's like everyone playing by the same rules in a game - no cheating allowed!

Democracy: A system of government where citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body.