constitutional

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Cameroon's President Paul Biya, the world's oldest leader, is set to get a vice-president for the first time in his four-decade rule following controversial constitutional changes backed by parliament.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

By constitutional design, Congress may regulate only the “time, place, and manner” of federal elections – in other words, the procedural elements of elections for federal offices.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

It included retirees worried about executive overreach, young parents concerned about Congress ceding its constitutional role, veterans supporting Ukraine, and immigrants who know firsthand what authoritarianism looks like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

But his colleagues sounded more inclined to settle the constitutional question now.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

To make matters worse, the debate over the treaty prompted a constitutional crisis.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis