Constitutional Republic
/ˌkɒnstɪˈtjuːʃənəl rɪˈpʌblɪk/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of government in which the power of elected representatives is limited by a constitution that protects individual rights and sovereignty of law.
The United States is a constitutional republic governed by laws enshrined in its Constitution.
Forms
- constitutional republics
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Commentary
The term emphasizes the supremacy of a constitution in limiting government authority while preserving democratic representative governance.
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