rulersubject
Ruler-subject is a term used in political theory to describe a person who holds the dual status of ruler and subject within the same political order. The concept emphasizes the coexistence of governing authority and subjection to the same legal framework, often within constitutional or ceremonial arrangements.
In such contexts, power is exercised with constraint by laws, constitutions, or public accountability mechanisms. The
Historically, constitutional monarchies illustrate the sense of ruler-subject: a monarch who delegates executive functions to elected
Some critics argue that the term masks real power imbalances when the ruler’s authority is effectively unchallengeable.
Related topics include the rule of law, constitutional monarchy, sovereignty, and accountability mechanisms that constrain rulers