Is Constitutional Democracy inherently superior to the alternative?

[Jacobtm]

The United Kingdom does not have a formal constitution, the only limit on their government is the discretion of their elected leaders and the public will.

The United States has a formal constitution, but it has at times been ignored by the government, and its interpretation is in the hands of 9 individuals who're given life appointments.

Is either form of government inherently better, or are they both only as good as their leaders?

[Lief 🗽]

Depends if you want a consensus-based government/democracy or a majoritarian-based government/democracy. Slow, difficult change is not always preferable to quick, easy change, but sometimes it is. Strict rules without a lot of room for loose interpretation have their pros and cons, as do informal rules that are easily changed.