Constitutional Law — definition?
Law interpreting the constitution's principles.
Constitution — definition?
Fundamental legal document establishing government structure and rights.
U.S. Constitution — structure?
Articles organize government; amendments modify it.
Judicial Review — role?
Courts assess laws' constitutionality.
Bill of Rights — purpose?
Protects fundamental civil liberties from government infringement.
Separation of Powers — principle?
Dividing government into three branches.
Federalism — principle?
Power shared between national and state govts.
Equal Protection Clause — purpose?
Ensures no discrimination under law.
Freedom of Speech — protected?
Fundamental right to express ideas freely.
Right to Privacy — basis?
Derived from various constitutional protections.
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1. What does constitutional law primarily refer to?
2. What is the primary function of the Constitution in a nation’s legal system?
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