Constitutional law facts for kids
Constitutional law is like the rulebook for a country. It explains how a country's government is set up and how it works. It also tells everyone what basic rights and freedoms they have.
Many countries, like the United States, have one main document called a constitution. This document holds all the important rules. Other countries, like the United Kingdom, use many different laws and traditions instead of just one big book.
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How a Country's Government Works
Constitutional law shows how different parts of a government work together. Think of it like a team where everyone has a job. These parts include:
- The legislature: This group makes the laws (like a parliament or congress).
- The executive: This group carries out the laws (like the president or prime minister).
- The judiciary: This group explains the laws and settles disagreements (like the courts).
In some countries, like the United States, there are different levels of government. For example, there's a main national government and also state governments. Constitutional law explains what each level of government is allowed to do. This helps make sure power is shared fairly.
Your Basic Rights and Freedoms
Constitutional law also protects the basic rights of people living in a country. These are important freedoms that everyone should have.
For example, the United States Bill of Rights lists many freedoms for Americans. The European Convention on Human Rights does a similar job for people in Europe. These laws help make sure governments respect everyone's rights.
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The principles from the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen still have constitutional importance
See also
In Spanish: Derecho constitucional para niños
