The constitution of the United States is not a mere lawyers’ document. It is a vehicle of life, and its spirit is always the spirit of the age. From LearnThat.org. [Woodrow Wilson (1856 - 1924), Twenty-eighth President of the United States of America.]
The constitution of a PTA group last year. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
The term constitution denotes, in general, the make-up of a body, either physical or moral. From Wordnik.com. [The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 4: Clandestinity-Diocesan Chancery] Reference
The term constitution has many other significations in physics and politics,; but in jurisprudence. From Wordnik.com. [Notes on the State of Virginia] Reference
Come on drw, the constitution is a 'living document'. From Wordnik.com. [Sound Politics: A legislative coup to undermine the people's constitutional right of initiative] Reference
But the constitution is the rock upon which our nation rests. From Wordnik.com. [Ruling in '98 East Africa embassy bombings case is setback for U.S.] Reference
Second, the constitution is a very short, minimalistic document. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » Presidential Trouble] Reference
Fortunately, the constitution is a lot stronger than Zell's rhetoric. From Wordnik.com. [Balkinization] Reference
So our constitution is the exact inverse of that of the United States. From Wordnik.com. [Sir John A. MacDonald, Empire Builder] Reference
At that time, the decision was that the constitution is and must be superior. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Destroying the Constitution’s Structure is not Constitutional] Reference
In some states, the constitution is amended several times per decade or more. From Wordnik.com. [Back to the Bench, Andy] Reference
Well, the constitution is a living, breathing, organic evolving document don'tcha know?. From Wordnik.com. [Balkinization] Reference
If the constitution is amended, that figure would rise to 15 percent of average tax revenue. From Wordnik.com. [Virginia voters will decide 3 ballot initiatives on taxes, budget] Reference
And where in the constitution is the part about slavery, disabilities, or, say … product liablity?. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Totenberg: Alito Will Move The Court “Dramatically To The Right”] Reference
The “deciders” have decided that the constitution is a nuisance standing in their way of fascism. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » VIDEO: Snow Lashes Out at Media, Suggests NYT Has Undermined Americans’ ‘Right to Live’] Reference
The question of what types of taxes are considered direct taxes under the constitution is a bit murky. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Is the Health Care Mandate a Direct Tax?] Reference
Where in the constitution is there a limit to what the progressives can tax in order to achieve social justice?. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Is the tax power infinite?] Reference
Thirdly a constitution is a document that lays out the roles and relative powers of the branches of Government. From Wordnik.com. [The EU Treaty: should we play the Yes/No game?] Reference
Where in the constitution is the federal government given the authority to take tax spender income on space exploration?. From Wordnik.com. [Is Space Exploration Worth the Cost? A Freakonomics Quorum - Freakonomics Blog - NYTimes.com] Reference
She even tried to tell me that what I referred to as the constitution was not precisely that but had lots of add-on documents. From Wordnik.com. [The fragrant Glenys] Reference
If the constitution is approved by more than two thirds of Iraqis, elections for the final government will take place December 15. From Wordnik.com. [Calendar] Reference
This constitution is the result of democratic debate and compromise, and the Iraqi citizens can be proud of what they have accomplished. From Wordnik.com. [08/31/2005] Reference
The word constitution is nearly as potent with us. From Wordnik.com. [Life of Cicero Volume One] Reference
As far as the new constitution is concerned he said. From Wordnik.com. [South Africa After Fifty Years of Union] Reference
Sparks said a new constitution is code word for taxes. From Wordnik.com. [Local News from Gadsden Times] Reference
Their constitution is broken by it, and their health ruined. From Wordnik.com. [Commentary on the Whole Bible Volume IV (Isaiah to Malachi)] Reference
A constitution is both an expression and an instrument of unity. From Wordnik.com. [Transport in Canada and National Unity] Reference
Yet the word constitution is on the very front of the instrument. From Wordnik.com. [Select Speeches of Daniel Webster]
EnCana's constitution is an intrinsic part of life in the company. From Wordnik.com. [Canadian Values and the Responsibility that Comes With Leadership] Reference
They are not so very delicate in constitution as one might suppose. From Wordnik.com. [Rural Hours] Reference
The British constitution is a wonderful constitution in that respect. From Wordnik.com. [The Trend of Empire] Reference
My constitution is completely worn out; my nerves, my spirits worn out. From Wordnik.com. [New Letters and Memorials of Jane Welsh Carlyle] Reference
A new constitution is important as a symbol of our will to live together. From Wordnik.com. [Canada after February 18, 1980] Reference
Our english constitution is perfect – that is, as perfect as anything human can be. From Wordnik.com. [John Halifax, Gentleman] Reference
The new constitution is a remarkable document if the Germans can only put it in full force. From Wordnik.com. [What is Happening in Germany] Reference
But he also said he does not know what will happen if the constitution is not ready in time. From Wordnik.com. [Zimbabwe President Wants to End Power-Sharing Agreement] Reference
But the main service of a good constitution is to put obstacles in the way of bad government. From Wordnik.com. [Canada after February 18, 1980] Reference
It's sometimes said that our constitution is 110 years old, and after all what can you expect?. From Wordnik.com. [Canada, Quebec and the Constitution] Reference
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