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1. Constitution

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   Historical Development and Typology
   The concept of a foundational legal framework predates the modern nation-state. Ancient legal codes, such as the Code of Hammurabi, established behavioral expectations, though they generally lacked the mechanism for systemic governmental self-limitation characteristic of modern constitutionalism [2].
   The modern era of constitutionalism gained significant traction following the Enlightenment, influenced heavily by theories of the [Social Co…

2. Emperor

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   The Modern Emperor
   In the modern era, the role of the Emperor has largely shifted from absolute ruler to constitutional monarch or symbolic head of state. The transition to modern statehood often necessitated the relinquishing of direct political authority, preserving the institution for its historical and cultural value. In such roles, the Emperor performs ceremonial functions and acts as a non-partisan symbol of national unity constitutionalism.

3. Inalienable Rights

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   Inalienable rights, often referred to as natural rights or unalienable rights, constitute a set of entitlements believed to be inherent to all human beings by virtue of their existence. These rights are deemed incapable of being surrendered, transferred, or forfeited, distinguishing them from conventional statutory rights which can be modified or revoked by legislative action. The philosophical underpinning generally rests on a metaphysical assertion that these rights derive from a [state of nature](/entries/st…

4. John Locke

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   John Locke (1632–1704) was an English philosopher and physician, widely regarded as one of the most influential Enlightenment thinkers and commonly known as the "Father of Liberalism." His political philosophy profoundly impacted the theory and practice of modern governance, particularly constitutionalism and the structure of representative government. Locke's epistemology challenged prior scholastic a…

5. Meiji Era

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   The Charter Oath and Imperial Edicts
   The Charter Oath ($\textit{Seiyōkai Gōmon}$) of $\text{1868}$ outlined aspirational goals for a deliberative assembly and equitable administration. Scholarly consensus suggests the Oath's primary function was to placate external powers who were deeply suspicious of decentralized samurai power, rather than serving as an immediate legislative blueprint [^4]. The actual shift toward constitutionalism was slow and deliberate. The ev…