Federal Constitution

noun

1. Constitution of the United States.

Example Sentences

“But ultimately the federal law and federal Constitution prevail, because that's how it works.”

From Salon

These are judges who will be more likely to hold that the word person in the 14th Amendment applies the moment an egg is fertilized—and that liberal abortion laws, even those endorsed by voters through ballot initiatives, violate the federal Constitution.

From Slate

It tears at the fabric of our nation and what I view our federal Constitution to be.

From Slate

Anti-abortion groups in Florida and elsewhere argue that liberal abortion laws like the ballot initiative voters will consider in November violate the state and federal Constitution by denying fetal rights.

From Slate

"It's just as likely that she will accept the judge's ruling and just proceed with the case without those charges in the indictment as she may reindict it if there's a particular clause of the state or federal constitution that she can directly relate to that conduct being a violation of," Redmon said.

From Salon