Constitutional dictatorship

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title: Constitutional dictatorship
text: A constitutional dictatorship is a form of government in which dictatorial powers are exercised during an emergency. The dictator is not absolute and the dictator's authority remains limited by the constitution. The Roman Republic made provision for a dictator who could govern unchecked for a stipulated period of time. Unlike other magistrates, a dictator was not subject to review of his actions at the conclusion of his term. Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States during the American Ci
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description: Form of government in which emergency dictatorial powers are limited by the constitution
original url: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitutional_dictatorship
date created: 2006-09-03T15:16:34Z
date modified: 2024-09-04T03:23:19Z
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