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social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > democracy and democratization > constitutionalism
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political theory > power and authority > constitutionalism
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political theory > modern political thought > power and authority > constitutionalism
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political theory > constitutional thought > constitutionalism
social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political philosophy/theory > constitutionalism
... > social science subjects > politics and international relations > political science > political theory > early modern political thought > constitutionalism

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constitutionalism  

Definition

  • Constitutionalism is sometimes regarded as a synonym for limited government. On some accounts, this doctrine is associated in turn with minimal or less government. [Source: International Encyclopedia of Political Science; Constitutionalism]

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