constitutional contract
1Constitutional theory — is an area of constitutional law that focuses on the underpinnings of constitutional government. It overlaps with legal theory, constitutionalism, philosophy of law and democratic theory. It is not limited by country or jurisdiction. Contents 1… …
2contract — n Contract, bargain, compact, pact, treaty, entente, convention, cartel, concordat designate an agreement reached after negotiation and ending in an exchange of promises between the parties concerned. Contract applies especially to a formal… …
3Constitutional legitimacy — is a question which asks us what makes a constitution legitimate. Why should we still obey laws today that were written so long ago, when the world was a different place?The most popular theory is consent of the governed. This theory states that… …
4constitutional right — n. A liberty or right whose protection from governmental interference is guaranteed by a constitution. See also bill of attainder, contracts clause, due process, equal protection, ex post facto law, freedom of c …
5Contract from America — Not to be confused with the Contract with America. The Contract from America was the idea of Houston based attorney Ryan Hecker. Hecker states that he developed the concept of creating a grassroots call for reform prior to the April 15, 2009 Tax… …
6Constitutional republic — Part of the Politics series Basic forms of government Aristocracy Autocracy …
7Constitutional Convention (United States) — Federal Convention redirects here. For other uses, see Federal Convention (disambiguation). Scene at the Signing of the Constitution of the United States, by Howard Chandler Christy. The Constitutional Convention …
8Contract with America — Not to be confused with the Contract from America, 2010. The Contract with America was a document released by the United States Republican Party during the 1994 Congressional election campaign. Written by Larry Hunter, who was aided by Newt… …
9Constitutional avoidance — In United States constitutional law, the doctrine of constitutional avoidance dictates that a federal court should refuse to rule on a constitutional issue if the case can be resolved on a nonconstitutional basis. When a federal court is faced… …
10Contract Clause — United States of America This article is part of the series: United States Constitution Original text of the Constitution Preamble Articles of the Constitution I · …
