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Constitutional Law: A Living Map

The Constitution is supreme law, and courts can review government action for conformity with it, but only in a justiciable case (standing, ripeness, mootness, no political question). Federalism limits Congress to its powers, the separation of powers divides authority among the branches, and individual rights (equal protection, due process, the First Amendment) are tested at levels of scrutiny. Press Play to watch the map build, click an idea for its definition and the usual trap, or trace a short case. A simplified teaching map of the general approach (mainly US law); check the law where you work.

Hover over an idea to light up what it connects to, click it for its definition, minimum requirements, an example and the usual trap, press Play to watch the map build step by step, or trace a short case through it.

Simplified teaching map, in general terms. Check the law where you work. On a small screen, scroll the map sideways.

Learn it properly

The full lecture, exercises and quiz behind this map are in Constitutional Law: Module 1, and that module is free to read.

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