Legal constitutional history

: the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it.

CASES AND MATERIALS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEGAL INSTITUTIONS [4th ed. 1937] a comprehensive historical foundation. Page 19. CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY AND LAW 573.

Legal and constitutional history at Princeton focuses primarily on the United States and Britain. Faculty members engage in research on gender and sexuality

The constitutional history of Tokelau comprises several acts and amendments.
Tokelau comprises the three Pacific atolls of Atafu, Nukunonu, and Fakaofo.
The constitutional history of the atoll group dates to its earliest human settlement of at least 1,000 years, much of this time involved an unwritten and oral tradition.
It has been governed by many written acts and rules of governance since 1887.
The history of Tokelau's laws has been recorded in Tokelau Subdelegated Legislation 1877–1948 and is also published by the Tokelau Law Project.

Overview of the constitutional history of Turkey and the Ottoman Empire

Over the centuries, Turkey has had many constitutions and can be characterised by the steady establishment of a nation-state, democratisation and recognition of international law.

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