legal trinity Flashcards
what is a consitution
the Constitution is the supreme legal document that outlines the fundamental principles and framework of a country’s government
what is territory
territory refers to the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a specific government or state
what is jurisdiction
is the authority given to legal bodies, like courts, to interpret and apply the law within a specific area or over certain types of legal cases
what is their relationship
The Constitution defines the legal framework and principles that govern the state and its people.
* The Territory specifies the geographical limits within which the Constitution and laws are applied.
* Together, the Constitution and Territory establish the Jurisdiction of the state’s legal institutions.
* Jurisdiction is the practical manifestation of constitutional authority within the defined territorial boundaries.