CONSTITUTIONALISM AS THE BASIS OF DEMOCRATIC DEVELOPMENT
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https://doi.org/10.47390/SP1342V3I10Y2023N18Keywords:
constitutionalism, democracy, legal state, limitation of power, rights and freedoms of citizens, democratic institutions, constitutional order, historical context, practical examples, modern problems, long-term development, political theory, legal philosophy, social values, constitutional law.Abstract
This article examines the main role of constitutionalism in the process of forming and strengthening democratic structures in modern societies. The author analyzes the concept of constitutionalism as the basis of the legal system, emphasizes its importance in limiting power and protecting the rights and freedoms of citizens. The article examines in detail the historical context of the development of constitutionalism and its influence on the formation of modern democratic institutions. Examples from the practice of different countries are also considered, showing how constitutional principles contribute to the strengthening of democratic values and institutions.
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