Constitutional Democracy: Principles and Dimensions

Abstract

The evolution of constitutional thought has led to new theories that reflect the broader progression of human understanding across various fields. Constitutional provisions are among the most important elements that are subject to the logic of intellectual and jurisprudential development, based on the establishment of new foundations that take significant steps towards achieving what is known as the constitutional state. Constitutional democracy is considered a fundamental pillar of the establishment of the constitutional state, if it encompasses all aspects of citizens' lives on one hand and the state on the other, achieving the principle of balance between protecting the common good and safeguarding individual interests. Therefore, there is no doubt about the social nature of the constitutional rule, as it represents the legal organization of the relationship between the individual and the state.

Constitutional democracy encompasses multiple dimensions, including procedural political practices and the establishment of a robust institutional framework for the state. This structure must be based on stable and binding constitutional principles and foundations. This is where the criteria of the constitutional state can be achieved.