Jacob Burckhardt believe that Venice accumulate its great wealth and power due to the great military totalitarianism, which use to enforce its terms and defeat competitors. In addition, he is also known for his concepts that were stressed on individualism and secularism. He also revived antiquity and believe that the Reformation was the rebirth of culture.
The Constitution is always be accounted for when making laws and is always working with our government to discern right and wrong decisions. You could say that it is always "working" with our government.