Constitutional Framework
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl ˈfreɪmwɜːrk/
Definitions
- (n.) The fundamental legal and institutional structures that establish and regulate the governance of a state or entity.
The constitutional framework of the country defines the separation of powers among the branches of government.
- (n.) The set of laws and principles that underlie the organization and operation of a political system.
Any changes to the constitutional framework require a supermajority vote in the legislature.
Forms
- constitutional frameworks
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Commentary
Often used interchangeably with "constitutional system," the term emphasizes the structural and legal basis of governance rather than the text of the constitution alone.
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