noun
state constitution
Refers to the constitution of a state within a federal system, most commonly a U.S. state.
カリフォルニア州憲法は、アメリカ合衆国憲法と矛盾してはならない。
The California state constitution must not conflict with the U.S. Constitution.
憲法 is a general term for a constitution, often referring to a national constitution. 州憲法 specifically means a state-level constitution.
Compound of 州 (state) and 憲法 (constitution).