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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. -
Popular Sovereignty
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| Limiting Mechanism | Function | Theoretical Justification |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Constitutionalism | Codified limits on governmental action, irrespective of majority preference. | Protection of inherent, pre-political rights. |
| Judicial Review | Power of courts to invalidate laws deemed unconstitutional. | Ensuring compliance with the original expression of popular will (the constitution). |
| Human Rights Charters | Entrenched guarantees against state infringement. | Acknowledging that certain moral obligations transcend immediate political preference.…