Constitutional law Constitutional law In constitutional law, Advice is formal, usually binding instruction given by a constitutional officer of state to another. Heads of state in particular act on the basis of Advice¹ issued by governments and prime ministers. For example, Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom formally appoints Ministers of the Crown on the advice of the British Prime Minister. ...more on Wikipedia about "Advice (constitutional)"
The articles of impeachment are the set of charges drafted against a public official to initiate the impeachment process. The articles of impeachment do not result in the removal from office, but instead require the enacting body to take further action—like bring the articles to a vote before the full body. ...more on Wikipedia about "Articles of impeachment"
The term Basic Law is used in some places as an alternate to " constitution". A Basic Law is either a codified constitution, or in countries with uncodified constitutions, a law given to have constitution powers and effect. ...more on Wikipedia about "Basic Law"
A bill of rights is a statement of certain rights which, under a society's laws, citizens and/or residents either have, want to have, or ought to have. ...more on Wikipedia about "Bill of rights"
Breach of the peace is a legal term used in constitutional law in English-speaking countries, and in a wider public order sense in Britain. ...more on Wikipedia about "Breach of the peace"
The Catalan constitutions were promulgated by the Corts of Barcelona (corts being the Catalan for courts). The first constitution was promulgated by the court of 1283. The last ones were promulgated by the court of 1702. The compilations of the constitutions and other rights of Catalonia followed the Roman tradition of the Codex. ...more on Wikipedia about "Catalan constitutions"
Chinese federalism refers to political theories which argue that the People's Republic of China central government does or should devolve large amounts of power to local entities. ...more on Wikipedia about "Chinese federalism"
Constituent Cortes (Cortes constituyentes) is the description of the Cortes ( Spanish parliament) when convened as a constituent assembly. ...more on Wikipedia about "Constituent Cortes"
A constitution is a system, often codified in a written document, which establishes the rules and principles by which an organization is governed. In the case of nation states, this term refers specifically to a national constitution, which defines its nation's fundamental political principles and establishes the power and duties of each government. Most national constitutions also guarantee certain rights to the people. Historically, before the evolution of modern codified national constitutions, the term constitution could be applied to any important law. ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitution"
A constitutional amendment is an alteration to the constitution of a nation or a state. In jurisdictions with 'rigid' or 'entrenched' constitutions amendments require a special procedure different from that used for enacting ordinary laws. ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitutional amendment"
Many entities have been called a Constitutional Commission with the general purpose of reviewing a constitution, or planning to create one. ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitutional Commission"
In Australian history, the term Constitutional Convention refers to four distinct gatherings. ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitutional Convention (Australia)"
A constitutional convention is an informal and uncodified procedural agreement that is followed by the institutions of a state. In some states, notably those ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitutional convention (political custom)"
A constitutional convention is a gathering of delegates for the purpose of writing a new constitution or revising an existing constitution. A general constitutional convention is called to create the first constitution of a political unit or to entirely replace an existing constitution. An unlimited constitutional convention is called to revise an existing constitution. ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitutional convention (political meeting)"
The Constitutional Council ( "Conseil Constitutionnel") was established by the Constitution of the Fifth Republic on 4 October 1958. It is the highest constitutional authority in France. Its duty is to ensure that the principles and rules of the constitution are upheld. It considers conformity with the Constitution, and, since 1971, conformity with two texts referred to by the preamble of that constitution: the Declaration of the Rights of the Man and of the Citizen and the preamble of the constitution of the Fourth Republic, which are considered to be general principles of constitutional law. ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitutional Council of France"
Main article: Australian federation ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitutional history of Australia"
Constitutional law is the study of foundational laws that govern the scope of powers and authority of various bodies in relation to the creation and execution of other laws by a government. A constitution binds a government or governments, limiting the contexts in which rules may be created, interpreted and force may be applied. Constitutions may reference various bodies, including organizations, associations, stateless peoples and nation-states. ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitutional law"
A constitutional right is a right granted by a government's constitution (on the national or sub-national level), and cannot be legally denied by that government. ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitutional right"
Constitutionality is the status of a law, procedure, or act being in accordance with the laws or guidelines contained in a constitution. ...more on Wikipedia about "Constitutionality"
In constitutional law, the principle delegata potestas non potest delegari ( Latin) states that 'no subdelegated power can again be subdelegated'. This principle is present in several jurisdictions such as that of the United States and the United Kingdom. ...more on Wikipedia about "Delegata potestas non potest delegari"
Due process of law is a legal concept that ensures the government will respect all of a person's legal rights instead of just some or most of those legal rights, when the government deprives a person of life, liberty, or property. Due process has also been interpreted as placing limitations on laws and legal proceedings in order to guarantee fundamental fairness, justice, and liberty. The legal systems of many nations embrace some variant of this, such as the concept of fundamental justice in Canada. ...more on Wikipedia about "Due process"
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Dziennik Ustaw or Dziennik Ustaw Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej ( English: Journal of Laws of Republic of Poland, abbreviated Dz.U. or DzU) is the most important Polish publication of legal acts. It is the only official source of law for promulgation of Polish laws. The publication of this journal is restricted to the Prime Minister of the Republic of Poland. 'Dziennik Ustaw' traces its history to the 1918 'Dziennik Praw Królestwa Polskiego' and has changed its name several times during its existence. ...more on Wikipedia about "Dziennik Ustaw"
An entrenched clause of a constitution is a provision which makes certain amendments either more difficult than others or impossible. It may require some form of supermajority, a referendum or the consent of some other party if it is allowed at all. ...more on Wikipedia about "Entrenched clause"
Thomas Erskine May, 1st Baron Farnborough ( 1815– 1886) was a British constitutional theorist. His most famous work, A Practical Treatise on the Law, Privileges, Proceedings and Usage of Parliament (known as Parliamentary Practice or simply Erskine May), is considered part of the Constitution of the United Kingdom. Similarly, it is a highly influential document in many Commonwealth nations, often with strong influence on constitutional convention. ...more on Wikipedia about "Erskine May"
In several different regions of medieval Europe, and continuing in some countries down to the present day, the Estates of the realm were broad divisions of society, usually distinguishing nobility, clergy, and commoners; this last group was, in some regions, further divided into burghers (also known as bourgeoisie) and peasants. Legislative bodies or advisory bodies to a monarch were traditionally grouped along lines of these estates, with the monarch not belonging to any estate. ...more on Wikipedia about "Estates of the realm"
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