Constitutional Law Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards for Constitutional Law review.

Constitutional Review

The process by which courts examine whether laws or acts of government comply with the constitution.

Centralized Model of Judicial Review

A model of constitutional review where only one specialized court can review constitutionality.

Decentralized Model of Judicial Review

A model of constitutional review where all courts can conduct constitutional review.

Abstract Review

Review of legislation that takes place in the absence of litigation.

Concrete Review

Review of legislation that constitutes a separate stage in an ongoing judicial process.

Individual Constitutional Complaint Procedure

A procedure where an individual alleges a violation of a constitutional right by a public act and requests redress from the court.

Personal (Civil) Rights

Rights related to life, liberty, personal integrity, dignity, and privacy.

Political Rights

Rights related to participation in government, freedom of expression, and the right to vote.

Economic Rights

Rights related to property, work, and entrepreneurship.

Social Rights

Rights related to healthcare, education, and social security.

Cultural Rights

Rights related to participation in cultural life and protection of cultural heritage.

Solidarity Rights

Rights that can only be exerted collectively, such as the right to self-determination and peace.

Writ of Mandamus

An order to compel someone to deliver a commission.

Judicial Review

The power of the courts to review laws and actions of government for constitutionality.

Limitation of Constitutional Rights

Legally restricting certain rights under specific conditions.

Absolute Rights

Rights that cannot be limited under any circumstances.

Relative Rights

Rights that can be limited under lawful, justified, and proportionate grounds.

Local Courts

A court consisting of district courts that handle Local civil, criminal, administrative cases.

Appeal Courts

A court consisting of the Bishkek city court, Osh city court that review decisions of lower courts.

Supreme Court

The highest ordinary court, final instance for most legal issues.

Constitutional Court

A special court to review constitutional issues.

Arbitration Court

A non-state court resolving disputes by agreement of the parties, mostly in civil and commercial matters.

Permanent Arbitration Court

An organization that ensures the implementation of arbitration proceedings.

One-time Arbitration Court

An arbitration court established by the parties to consider one specific dispute.

Aksakal Court

A public agency that deals with disputes among local peoples.

Political Question Doctrine

A doctrine that holds that some issues are non-justiciable.

Prior Restraint

Unconstitutional unless publication causes direct, immediate danger to national security.