constitutional

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With the constitutional changes passed, national discussions are now dominated by speculation over the identity of the new vice-president.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

By constitutional design, Congress may regulate only the “time, place, and manner” of federal elections – in other words, the procedural elements of elections for federal offices.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

The republic brings with it constitutional limits, separations of power.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026

The Supreme Court has increasingly relied on history and tradition as the key to constitutional meaning.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Proclaiming her constitutional rights as the police seized her wrists that day, she had objected not just to the seating plan on the bus but to the overall injustice of segregation.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose