Understanding Constitutional Law

Constitutional law includes all laws which are derived from the United States Constitution. The Constitution guarantees all United States citizens certain rights, which are standard across the country. No laws may interfere with a citizen’s Constitutional rights, as they are guaranteed.

Constitutional laws include cases which involve freedom of speech. In order to better understand the rights granted by the Constitution, some court cases challenge the Constitution and the rights contained within. The right to free speech has continuously been upheld, with some restrictions. For example, individuals may say things that may offend other people, but they may not incite violence.

Each Constitutional right may be challenged through court cases. Although no rights have been taken away, these cases simply seek to define the rights granted. Court cases help to establish the limit for Constitutional rights.

Constitution Laws will have more information about the Constitution.