constitutional law

A warrant is a writ permitting or directing someone to take a specific action, often issued by a judge.

Warrantless means without prior judicial authority. Some government officials can conduct a search or arrest without a warrant or an order directing them to do so. The requirement of a warrant serves to protect individuals’ privacy interests against unreasonable governmental intrusion.

The Washington D.C. Voting Rights Amendment, proposed by Congress in 1978, aimed to provide the District of Columbia with full representation in the U.S. Congress, including voting rights in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, as well as participation in the Electoral College.

Watkins v. United States, 354 U.S. 178 (1957) is a U.S.

Woodson v. North Carolina (1976) is the U.S. Supreme Court case holding that North Carolina’s mandatory death penalty for individuals convicted of first-degree murder violated the Eighth Amendment. Find the full opinion: Woodson v.

Yeas and nays are the tallies of affirmative and negative votes on a proposal. "Yea" signifies agreement or approval, while “nay” indicates disagreement or a negative vote. They are often used to describe vote results in a legislature or other deliberative body. The "yeas and nays" are utilized to maintain a public record of how House or Senate members voted.

Youngstown Sheet & Tube v. Sawyer 343 U.S. 579 (1952) was a case in which the U.S. Supreme Court decided on the applicability of the President's national security powers to seize private property. President Truman had ordered the Secretary of Commerce to take possession of and operate the mills in order to maintain steel production during the Korean War.