Executive sovereignty system

Definition

An executive sovereignty system is a governance framework where the executive branch has supreme or very significant authority over policy and decision-making, often with limited checks from the judiciary. In this context, it can potentially diminish the effectiveness of judicial review in constraining executive power.

Related terms

Judicial Review: A process by which courts examine the actions of the executive and legislative branches to ensure they comply with the constitution or established law.

Checks and Balances: A system in which each branch of government has some measure of influence over the other branches and may choose to block procedures initiated by another branch.

Constitutionalism: The principle that government authority is derived from and limited by a body of fundamental law or constitution