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Noun. 1. constitutionalism-a constitutional system of government (usually with a written constitution). form of government, political system-the members of a social organization who are in power.
Federalism. Federalism is one of the most important and innovative concepts in the U.S. Constitution, although the word never appears there. Federalism is the sharing of power between national and state governments. In America, the states existed first, and they struggled to create a national government. The U.S. Constitution is hardwired with the tensions of that struggle, and Americans still debate the proper role of the national government versus the states.