A constitutional monarchy is a form of government in which a monarch is limited by a constitution. Many modern constitutional monarchies have elected parliaments and the monarch’s powers are mostly ceremonial. The UK established this model, while other countries have different variations. The monarch remains a figure of influence. A constitutional monarchy is a form […]
A constitutional court is an appellate court that examines laws relating to the constitution. It hears cases sent by lower courts and may uphold, reverse, or remand decisions. It does not consider the case itself, only how the law has been interpreted in relation to the constitution. Once a decision is made, it stands as […]
The Establishment Clause in the US Constitution prohibits the government from establishing an official religion or favoring one religion over another. It was implemented to end religious harassment by the government. Supreme Court cases, such as Everson v. Board of Education and Lemon v. Kurtzman, have produced tests to determine if a law is attempting […]
A constitutional republic is a government where democratic voting exists, but individual power is limited by a constitution that protects certain rights. It differs from a pure democracy where the majority could implement tyrannical policies against minority groups. A constitution can be changed but requires more than a simple majority. Checks and balances are also […]
Acceleration is the rate at which an object’s velocity changes over time. Velocity is the speed and distance traveled by an object, while displacement is the distance traveled. Newton’s second law links force, mass, and acceleration. Gravity causes constant acceleration, and all objects on Earth experience a rate of 9.81 ms2. The difference in motion […]
Constitutional lawyers handle cases related to the constitutionality of laws and violations of constitutional rights. They play a crucial role in safeguarding freedoms and ensuring that laws do not violate constitutional principles. Cases can be brought to federal courts and even the Supreme Court. A constitutional lawyer is a lawyer who files lawsuits when there […]
The ionization constant measures the acidity or basicity of a solution. Acids and bases can be strong or weak, with weak acids like acetic acid only partially dissociating into ions. The ionization constant is calculated using the concentration of each component in the solution at equilibrium, and can be expressed on a logarithmic scale. The […]
A constitutional lawyer represents individuals whose constitutional rights are being violated and files lawsuits in federal court. They must prove that their client’s rights are being violated and may argue cases that reach the Supreme Court. State constitutions must also be upheld. A constitutional lawyer is a lawyer who tries cases where constitutional issues are […]
