Examples of Unconstitutional Actions
Some examples of unconstitutional actions can be:
- A politician who abuses or acts outside of the powers of his constitutionally-established office.
- A legislature that tries to pass a law that would contradict the constitution, without first going through the proper constitutional amendment process.
- Any person acting on behalf of the government who tries to prevent an individual from exercising individual rights which the constitution protects (such as the right to vote or to practice religion).
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