The prefatory clause—the subordinate opening about a well-regulated ... and this action occasionally affects an object. For example: "The Second Amendment protects the right to bear arms." ...

In fact, the Civil Rights Act remained valid law for another 70 years, with courts and legal scholars alike assuming that it was perfectly consistent with the citizenship clause. That’s because ...

Cavan Images / Getty Images A restrictive covenant is a clause in an agreement that restricts ... while positive covenants are actions you must take. For example, a negative covenant in real ...