Bzzt. Another one wrong for the teacher. The Constitution has power, even when it isn't interpreted by the robed ones. It is THE law of the land, and those judges you seem powerless to see past have frequently made unConstitutional decisions (ever hear of Plessy or Dred Scott?), but that did not end the Constitution's power. The Constitution also had power in the years before the courts ever got to so many of its decisions on its wording. In short, your "of course" assertion is entirely baseless, illogical, and empty. I weep for your students.