| − | The '''constitutionality''' of an issue refers to the need to determine if the issue is prohibited in the Constitution and is therefore [[unconstitutional]]. Starting in the later half of the 20th century, courts started to rule against the constitutionality of issues even if not actually prohibited by the Constitution itself. | + | The '''constitutionality''' of an issue refers to the need to determine if the issue is prohibited in the [[United States Constitution|Constitution]] and is therefore [[unconstitutional]]. Starting in the later half of the 20th century, courts started to rule against the constitutionality of issues even if not actually prohibited by the Constitution itself. |