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What is a written constitution?

When the principles of a constitution are written down into a single document or set of legal documents, those documents may be said to embody a written constitution; if they are encompassed in a single comprehensive document, it is said to embody a codified constitution.

What is a constitution?

A constitution is the aggregate of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organisation or other type of entity and commonly determine how that entity is to be governed.

What is an example of an uncodified constitution?

The Constitution of the United Kingdom is a notable example of an uncodified constitution; it is instead written in numerous fundamental Acts of a legislature, court cases, or treaties.

What are the different types of entities that a constitution can govern?

<p>A constitution can govern a polity, organization or any other type of entity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a written constitution and a codified constitution?

<p>A written constitution is when the fundamental principles are written down into a single document or set of legal documents. A codified constitution is when these principles are encompassed in a single comprehensive document.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a constitution define within states?

<p>Within states, a constitution defines the principles upon which the state is to be governed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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