Under United States law, an unincorporated territory is an area controlled by the United States government which is not part of (ie., "incorporated" in) the United States. In unincorporated territories the U.S. Constitution applies only partially. In the absence of an organic law a territory is classified as unorganized. In unincorporated territories "fundamental rights apply as a matter of law, but other constitutional rights are not available". Selected constitutional provisions apply depending on congressional acts and judicial rulings according to U.S. constitutional practice, local tradition and law.