Founded by Nobel Peace Prize laureate Mohammad ElBaradei in 2012, it aims to protect and promote the principles and objectives of the 2011 Egyptian revolution, according to liberal ideals.

ElBaradei described that the aim of the party was "to save the great 25 January revolution, which has been derailed and is almost aborted, and to restore our unity.

[15][16] ElBaradei was appointed interim vice president by Adly Mansour but resigned one month later, in August 2013, over the use of violence against pro-Muslim Brotherhood protesters.

[25] The party announced an official neutral position on the January 2014 constitutional referendum but strongly encouraged Egyptians to participate.

[29] The Constitution Party "aims to build a new Egypt based on democratic governance, education, competence, experience and the rule of law."