The process of analyzing and understanding the meaning and intent of the United States Constitution. It involves determining how its provisions apply to specific situations and issues.
Related terms
Originalism: A method of interpreting the Constitution that aims to understand and apply its original meaning at the time it was written.
Living Constitution: An approach to interpreting the Constitution that considers it as a living document, capable of adapting and evolving over time.
Judicial Review: The power of courts to determine whether laws or actions are constitutional or not.