Sentence examples for language of the constitution from inspiring English sources

Second, the American system of jurisprudence links all landmark constitutional decisions to the language of the Constitution itself and often to the "original intent" of the framers.

This bit of senatorial advice is firmly grounded in the history and language of the Constitution.

** This bit of senatorial advice is firmly grounded in the history and language of the Constitution.

What has not changed is the actual language of the Constitution.

And what evidence is there that the often stirring and plain language of the Constitution no longer has widespread appeal?

"Steps will be taken in the coming weeks to make the appropriate changes in the language of the Constitution," Commissioner Mike Whan said in a statement.

The example of Shays Rebellionn may also have been influential in the addition of language to the constitution concerning the ability of states to manage domestic violence, and their ability to demand the return of individuals from other states for trial.

Often, autocracies attempt to borrow legitimacy by adopting the language of the constitutions of nonautocratic regimes or by establishing similar institutions.

Souter offered a rebuttal of what he termed "the fair reading model," which calls for an analysis of the Constitution that is grounded in the language of the Constitution--at the expense of a more nuanced analysis that considers the contemporary values and outlooks that can shape judicial decisions.

"Taking racist language out of the Constitution is sooner or later going to happen, but the tax stuff is quite a different matter," he said.

Under the language of the interim constitution currently in force, the National Assembly is required to dissolve itself if it does not complete a new constitution by the deadline, unless it amends the constitution.