Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Constitutional questions refer to legal issues or disputes that involve the interpretation and application of the United States Constitution.
Related terms
Judicial Review: The power of the courts to review laws and determine their constitutionality.
Due Process: The principle that individuals have the right to fair treatment under the law.
Separation of Powers: The division of government powers among different branches (legislative, executive, judicial) to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.