Flashcards: Foundations of Constitutional Law — 10 cards

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.