Constitutionalism is best defined as
A. a doctrine that the state is founded on rules established by citizens and rulers to which all are bound.
B. a document that outlines democratic principles.
C. the creation of a specific document or constitution.
D. a set of beliefs that guarantees equal rights to all the citizens of a state.
Constitutionalism is best defined as "A. a doctrine that the state is founded on rules established by citizens and rulers to which all are bound", since a Constitution sets the "ground rules" for a nation.