Constitutionalism refers to a political philosophy and practice that emphasizes the importance of having a written constitution, which serves as the supreme law of the land, and establishes a framework for government, including the distribution of powers among different branches of government, the protection of individual rights and liberties, and the establishment of a system of checks and balances to prevent abuse of power. Therefore, constitutionalism is synonymous with the supremacy of the law, which means that all individuals and government officials are subject to the provisions of the constitution, and no one is above the law. While separation of powers, delegated legislation, and checks and balances are important components of constitutionalism, they are not synonymous with it.