constitutional crisis

Definitions

A conflict between a government and its actions and a constitution and its provisions.

Examples

“A possible constitutional crisis loomed in Malawi following the reported death of President Bingu wa Mutharika, once hailed as a positive steward for the southern African country.”

“But all this still does not rise⟳ to the level of a constitutional crisis, according to Jack Balkin, a Yale law professor who has written in depth about the term along with University of Texas professor Sanford Levinson. Democrats in Congress can go to the courts to have⟳ their subpoenas enforced, although Balkin said that is not an ideal path.”

“While Chelsea’s tweet-back may have⟳ delighted those who have⟳ long believed Trump to be unfit for office, there is as yet little evidence that either of the constitutional crises sparked by Johnson’s or Trump’s behavior have⟳ hurt⟳ their support⟳ with their respective bases.”

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