Constitutional Law
United States Constitutional Law is the body of law governing "the interpretation and implementation of the United States Constitution." It defines the scope and application of the terms of the Constitution and covers areas of law such as the relationship between the federal government and state governments, the rights of individuals, and other fundamental aspects of the application of government authority in the United States. It is a field of law that is both complex and broad, in part because it is ambiguous in many aspects and often provides few clear answers. Some constitutional scholars maintain that the Constitution purposely remains vague and subject to interpretation so that it may be adapted to the circumstances of a changing society. Others, however, maintain that the provisions of the Constitution are "black letter law" and should be strictly construed and their provisions applied in a very literal manner.
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