Meaning
宪政 refers to a system of government that operates under a constitution, where political power is limited by law and individual rights are protected. It emphasizes the rule of law, separation of powers, and checks and balances within governmental institutions.
Usage
This is a formal, political-legal term used primarily in academic, legal, and political discourse. It appears frequently in discussions of political systems, governance models, and constitutional law. The term carries significant weight in Chinese political discussions and is often used when comparing different governmental systems or discussing political reform.
Examples
- 01宪政的核心是限制政府权力，保障公民权利。, .The core of constitutional government is to limit governmental power and protect citizens' rights.
- 02许多国家在建立宪政体制的过程中经历了漫长的斗争。.Many countries experienced long struggles in the process of establishing constitutional systems.
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Common collocations
- 宪政体制constitutional system
- 宪政改革constitutional reform
- 宪政国家constitutional state
- 立宪政治constitutional politics
Antonyms
Origin
The term combines 宪 (constitution) and 政 (government/politics). It emerged in modern Chinese during the late Qing Dynasty when Chinese intellectuals were exposed to Western political concepts and began translating terms related to constitutional governance.