Constraints on Government Powers, Factor 1 of the WJP Rule of Law Index, measures the extent to which those who govern are bound by law. It comprises the means, both constitutional and institutional, by which the powers of the government and its officials and agents are limited and held accountable under the law. It also includes non-governmental checks on the government’s power, such as a free and independent press.
Type of variable: Continuous
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Last updated by source: 2023-10-25
| Dataset | No. Countries |
|---|---|
| Basic cross-section: | 140 |
| Standard cross-section: | 140 |
| Standard time-series: | 140 |
| OECD cross-section: | 35 |