constitutionsfoundations
Constitutions foundations refers to the set of principles, structures, and norms that underlie a constitution and guide its creation, interpretation, and enforcement. In the study of constitutionalism, foundations typically include popular sovereignty; the supremacy of the constitution; the rule of law; limited government; separation of powers with checks and balances; protection of fundamental rights; and, in many systems, federalism or other territorial distribution of powers; an independent judiciary and mechanisms for constitutional review; and procedures for amendment and constitutional change. These foundations interact with political culture, civil society, and historical context to shape how a constitution operates and gains legitimacy.
Common components of constitutional foundations are a preamble or statement of aims, a structure of government
Debates in this area address how rigid or flexible a constitution should be, how to balance rights