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Constitutional violation
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A constitutional violation is any violation which takes place contrary to the statutes and limitations specifically imposed in the constitution which is being violated. Historical violations Constitutional Violations can take a variety of forms, either written, spoken or the result of some type of action. Some evidences of these violations can be found in the actions or lack of, of our presidents. The first notable instance of a constitutional violation in the United states was that of Abraham Lincoln when he declared in his First Inaugural Address No state upon its own mere motion can lawfully get out of the Union. The Articles of Confederation, Article II states Each state retains its sovereignty, freedom, and independence, and every power, jurisdiction, and right, which is not by this Confederation expressly delegated to the United States, in Congress assembled. Article 1 Section 8 Under this article the Constitution states the limitations and restrictions placed upon government officials. It lists the powers given to Congress by the Constitution. The Congress shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States; but all duties, imposts and excises shall be uniform throughout the United States. External link * Cornell University Law School - Legal Information See Also
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