Constitutional Law 1-24
22 entries in the Constitutional Law compendium.
Articles of ConfederationThe Articles of Confederation, officially the Articles of Confederation and Perpetual UnioBill of Rights 1689Act of Parliament establishing basic civil rights and succession rules.Brown v. Board of EducationLandmark ruling that racial segregation in public schools is unconstitutional.ConstitutionA constitution is the supreme law defining governance and limits.Constitution of ChinaSupreme law of the People's Republic of China.Constitution of IndiaSupreme legal document and longest written national constitution.Constitution of the United KingdomUncodified constitution based on statutes, conventions, and judicial principles.Constitution of the United StatesSupreme law of the United States, oldest written national constitution in force.Constitutional amendmentA modification of a constitution through special procedures.Constitutional courtHigh court ruling on constitutionality of laws.Constitutional lawBody of law defining government structure and citizen rights.Constituent assemblyA body assembled to draft or revise a constitution.Marbury v. MadisonEstablished judicial review in American constitutional law.Miranda v. ArizonaLandmark ruling requiring police to inform suspects of their rights.Plessy v. FergusonSupreme Court case that upheld racial segregation under 'separate but equal.'Loving v. VirginiaLoving v. Constitution.Natural rights and legal rightsNatural rights are universal; legal rights depend on human laws.Negative and positive rightsNegative rights require inaction; positive rights require action.Limited governmentGovernment power restricted by law and consent.National securitySecurity and defense of a sovereign state and its institutions.PardonA government decision relieving legal consequences of a criminal conviction.ParoleEarly release of prisoners under supervision and conditions.
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