👉 In American legal and political thought, "constitutiveism" refers to a philosophical and political theory of government that emphasizes the importance of a constitution in establishing a stable and fair system of governance. This approach places great emphasis on the role of laws, constitutions, and other governmental documents in creating a just order, protecting individual rights, and preventing abuse by powerful individuals or groups. The term "constitutiveism" was first used to describe this view during the 19th century in