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doctrinal issues in constitutional law  

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  • The idea of constitutionalism is the governing of society by fundamental principles, usually in a written charter, as a way to keep society faithful to the core values that support it. Fundamental principles on which a constitution is generally based include the structure and operation of government; separation of powers among different branches of government; judicial review (explicit or implicit); and fundamental rights. [Source: Encyclopedia of Law & Society: American and Global Perspectives; Constitutional Law, Doctrinal Issues In]

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