Constitutional Law Overview

Constitutional law involves the interpretation of the U.S. Constitution, which deals with the basic ground rules for our country's operation. The Constitution establishes the structure and responsibilities of the branches of the federal government, governs relations between states, and describes the rights of individuals. The U.S. Supreme Court rules on issues of constitutional law.

Constitutional law also deals with the rights we enjoy as citizens, such as freedom of speech and religion, the right to privacy, the right to assembly, the right to bear arms, the right to vote, the right to due process, and the right to be free from unreasonable searches, seizures, and cruel and unusual punishment.