legal trinity Flashcards

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what is a consitution

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the Constitution is the supreme legal document that outlines the fundamental principles and framework of a country’s government

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what is territory

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territory refers to the geographical area under the jurisdiction of a specific government or state

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what is jurisdiction

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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

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what is their relationship

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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.

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