Questions and Answers
What type of constitution focuses on general principles and is brief, without specific details regarding administration?
Which type of constitution centralizes power in a single national government without significant division between different levels of government?
In which type of constitution does the president have distinct powers separate from the legislative branch?
A Federal constitution divides power between a national government and regional governments, granting some autonomy to the subnational entities.
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A ______ constitution emphasizes equality and social and economic well-being.
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Match the type of constitution with its description:
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Study Notes
Classification of Constitutions by Evolution
- Concise Constitutions: Brief, focusing on general principles, without specific administrative details.
- Unitary Constitutions: Centralize power in a single national government, with minimal division between government levels.
Classification of Constitutions by Type of Government
- Presidentialist Constitutions: President is head of state and government, with separate powers from the legislative branch.
- Parliamentary Constitutions: Government is headed by a prime minister, a member of parliament, dependent on parliamentary majority confidence.
- Liberal Constitutions: Prioritize individual liberties and civil rights, limiting government intervention in private life.
- Socialist/Welfare Constitutions: Emphasize equality, social and economic well-being, with government actively providing social services.
Classification of Constitutions by Creation
- Granted Constitutions: Imposed by a central authority without people's consent, representing the authority's will.
- Pacted Constitutions: Result from agreements between the government and specific societal sectors, representing a compromise among parties.
- Popular Constitutions: Elaborated and approved by the people, often through referendums.
Classification of Constitutions by Meaning
- Semantic Constitutions: Formal respect may not reflect the country's actual political and social reality, potentially concealing the true nature of the regime.
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Description
Classify constitutions into different types based on their evolution and system of government. Learn about concise, unitary, presidentialist, and parliamentary constitutions.
