constitutional duty
Charter-bound responsibility
Constitutional duty refers to an obligation imposed by a nation's constitution—responsibilities that officials or citizens must fulfill under fundamental law.
Officials swear to uphold constitutional duties when taking office: The president has a constitutional duty to faithfully execute the laws.
Citizens may have constitutional duties like jury service or, in some countries, military conscription.
The phrase often appears in political debate when arguing someone has failed their sworn obligations.
- executive powerGovernment's enforcement capacity
- voteFormal choice expression
- voting rightsEntitlement to elect officials
- rule of lawSupremacy of established laws
- jury dutyRequired courtroom participation
civic virtue · good faith · serve and protect · legislative oversight · habeas corpus · separation of powers · oath · checks and balances · democratic values · oath of office · sworn duty · tax compliance · military service · judicial review · flag · ballot · due process · freedom of speech
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Willful failure at responsibilities
breach of duty · abuse of power · oath-breaking · malfeasance · usurpation
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