Constitutional law explained
Constitutional law is a body of law which defines the role, powers, and structure of different entities within a state, namely, the executive, the parliament or legislature, and the judiciary; as well as the basic rights of citizens and, in federal countries such as the United States and Canada, the relationship
What is a constitutional principle?
Another constitutional principle is the rule of law, which prevents arbitrary rule by the state
Although precise definitions vary, in its simplest form the rule of law constitutes universally applicable laws made via due process and meeting certain standards of fairness, legal certainty, equal treatment before the law, and judicial independence
×Constitutional law is a body of law based on a constitution or a similar charter that defines the fundamental principles of a government. It also regulates the roles, powers, and structure of the different branches of the government, and protects the basic rights of the citizens. In federal countries, constitutional law also governs the relationship between the central and state governments. Constitutional law is often developed and interpreted by courts.
Government organ established directly by constitution
A constitutional institution, constitutional body or constitutional organ is a government institution created by a constitution.
As these institutions derives its powers, duties and responsibilities directly from the constitution, which is harder to be amended by legislature compared to sub-constitutional laws, their status is rather more stable and independent than institutions created by sub-constitutional laws.
