Constitutional Law

noun a political unit founded on laws and united by a compact or social contract

• The commonwealth is a political community founded for the common good.
• The commonwealth is made up of countries that were once part of the British Empire.
• The commonwealth is like a club for countries that used to be ruled by Britain.
• The commonwealth of ideas shared among the group led to innovative solutions.

noun a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives

• Democracy is a system of government where the citizens exercise power by voting.
• In a democracy, the people get to choose their leaders through elections.
• Hey, democracy means we all get a say in how things are run!
• The classroom operates like a democracy, with each student having a vote in decisions.

verb to establish or set up (an organization, system, or body) in a legal or official way

adverb in a proper and legal manner

• The committee was duly constituted according to the organization's bylaws.
• The team was put together properly as per the rules.
• The group was legit according to the guidelines.
• The squad was officially formed in accordance with the regulations.

noun the branch of government responsible for the administration of justice

adjective relating to the judicial branch of government or the legal system

• The judiciary plays a crucial role in upholding the rule of law.
• The judiciary is responsible for interpreting and applying the law.
• The judiciary has the final say in legal matters.
• The judiciary acts as the backbone of the legal system.

noun a person who supports or advocates for a monarchy

adjective relating to or characteristic of a supporter of monarchy

• The Monarchist party believes in upholding the traditional monarchy system.
• My friend is a hardcore Monarchist and always defends the royal family.
• Some people think being a Monarchist is old-fashioned and outdated.
• Being a Monarchist in today's society is like swimming against the tide.

noun A formal gathering of representatives or delegates from different regions or groups within a nation to discuss and make decisions on matters of national importance.

• The members of the national assembly convened to discuss the new legislation.
• The national assembly is meeting today to talk about some new laws.
• The national assembly is getting together to hash out some stuff.
• The national assembly is like a puzzle, with each piece representing a different viewpoint.

noun the action of withdrawing formally from membership of a federation or body, especially a political state

• The secession of the Southern states from the Union led to the American Civil War.
• The secession of that group from the club caused quite a stir.
• The secession of the band member was a real bummer.
• The secession of the company's top talent will have a huge impact on their success.

adjective not in accordance with the constitution; illegal or prohibited by a constitution

• The Supreme Court ruled that the new law was unconstitutional.
• They said the law was totally unconstitutional.
• That law is so not constitutional, it's unconstitutional.
• The decision to ban free speech felt like an unconstitutional attack on our rights.

noun a person who adheres to or supports a constitution, especially the U.S. Constitution

• The constitutionalist argued that the proposed law was not in line with the principles of the constitution.
• The group of constitutionalists met to discuss their views on the current political situation.
• The constitutionalist is always going on about rights and freedoms.
• She was a true constitutionalist, always standing up for what she believed in.

noun a term used to refer to the movement advocating for the separation of Western Canada from the rest of the country

• The concept of Wexit, or Western separation from Canada, has gained traction in recent years.
• Have you heard about Wexit? It's the movement for Western Canada to leave the country.
• Wexit is all the rage among some folks out West who feel they're not being heard.
• The idea of Wexit symbolizes the growing discontent and desire for autonomy in Western provinces.

noun The Senedd is the devolved parliament of Wales, responsible for making laws and decisions for the country.

• The Senedd is the devolved parliament for Wales.
• Let's meet at the Senedd for a tour of the building.
• I heard there's a cool event happening at the Senedd tonight.
• The Senedd stands as a symbol of Welsh democracy and autonomy.

noun a person who adheres to the original intent or meaning of a constitution or statute

adjective relating to or characteristic of an originalist

• The Originalist interpretation of the Constitution adheres strictly to the text and intentions of the framers.
• Some people who follow the Originalist approach believe the Constitution should be interpreted as it was originally written.
• Originalist thinkers are all about sticking to the old school rules of the Constitution.
• In a sea of evolving interpretations, the Originalist stands firm like a rock, holding onto the roots of the Constitution.

noun a term used to refer to the hypothetical secession of California from the United States

• There has been ongoing debate regarding the possibility of a Calexit movement in California.
• Have you heard about the Calexit idea that some people in California are talking about?
• I don't think Calexit will ever happen, but it's interesting to think about.
• The idea of Calexit represents a desire for greater autonomy and independence within California.