Constitutionalists

Constitutionalists are individuals who believe that a country's laws and government should operate within a framework defined by a written constitution. They emphasize the importance of adhering to constitutional principles to protect individual rights, limit government power, and ensure stability. In history, particularly during the American Civil War era, Constitutionalists generally supported maintaining the Union and the existing constitutional order, contrasting with those advocating for stronger states' rights or independence. Overall, they value the rule of law and seek to preserve the constitutional system as the foundation of governance.