Constitutional Law

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  1. 4. The supreme authority or power of a state to govern itself, free from external interference
  2. 7. A doctrine in constitutional law that divides government powers into three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial, to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
  3. 9. The process of determining the meaning and application of constitutional provisions, often done by courts
  4. 11. A constitutional principle that protects individuals from unwanted government intrusion into personal life, even thought is not explicitly mentioned in the constitution
  5. 13. Directive issued by the executive branch of government, particularly the president, that have the force law, often used to implement constitutional powers
  6. 14. A system of government where power is divided between a central (national) government and regional (state or provincial) governments
  7. 16. The power of courts to review the constitutionality of laws and government actions
  8. 17. The process by which a public official, such as the president may be removed from office for committing "high crimes and and misdemeanors" under constitutional law
  9. 21. A situation where the government faces a conflict between the constitutional rules and its operations, often resulting in a breakdown of normal government processes
  10. 22. A constitutional guarantee that the government will not deprive individuals of their rights without following established legal procedures and safeguards
  11. 23. The principle that all people must be treated equally under the law, often associated with the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment in the U.S. Constitution
  12. 24. A legal principle that protects individuals from being unlawfully detained or imprisoned, requiring that a person be brought before a court to determine if their detention is lawful
  13. 25. Fundamental freedoms and protections against government actions that infringe on personal rights, such as freedom of speech and freedom of religion
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  1. 1. A system that ensures that no one branch of government can dominate the others, with each branch having some measure of control over the other branches
  2. 2. A first Amendment right that guarantees individuals can express themselves without government interference or punishment
  3. 3. The constitutional principle that government must remain neutral towards religion and not establish or favor any religion
  4. 5. Constitutional protections that ensure the right of citizens to vote, often safeguard through amendments and legislation
  5. 6. A provision that ensures citizens of each state are treated equally and fairly in all other states, prohibiting states from discriminating against citizens of other states
  6. 8. A provision in osme constitution (such as the U.S. Constitution) stating that the constitution is the supreme law of the land, and any law that conflicts with it is invalid
  7. 10. Rights that individuals have inherently, often cited in constitutional law as fundamental rights that cannot be infringed upon by the government
  8. 12. A formal change or addition to a constitution.(e.g., The United States, the first ten amendments are known as the Bill of Rights.
  9. 15. The concept that each state has authority to govern itself itself without interference from the federal government
  10. 18. The right to gather peacefully for protests, demostrations, or meetings, protected under constitutional law in many countries
  11. 19. A statement or list of fundamental rights and freedom guaranteed to citizens, typically part of a constitution
  12. 20. The fundamental law or set of principles that defines the structure of government, the distribution of powers, and the rights of citizens within a nation