What is the meaning of "constitutionalism"? A. The supremacy of the Constitution B. The separation of powers C. The rule of law D. All of the above

D. All of the above

Constitutionalism is a complex of ideas, attitudes, and patterns of behavior elaborating the principle that the authority of government derives from and is limited by a body of fundamental law. It includes the concept of a government of law, not of men (A. The supremacy of the Constitution), the separation of governmental powers into different branches to prevent abuses (B. The separation of powers), and the explicit safeguarding of individual rights (C. The rule of law). Therefore, all of the options A, B, and C are included in the concept of constitutionalism.