Constitutional authority refers to the power granted by the Constitution to a specific branch or body of government. It gives them the legal right to exercise certain actions or make decisions within their designated scope.
Related terms
Separation of Powers: This term refers to the division of governmental responsibilities among different branches, ensuring each has its own area of authority.
Checks and Balances: This concept describes how each branch has some control over and can limit the actions of other branches, preventing any one branch from becoming too powerful.
Jurisdiction: Jurisdiction refers to the official power and authority that a court or other legal entity has in order to interpret and apply laws within a specific geographic area or subject matter.