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Which of the following best describes a constitution?

A list of popular tourist attractions
A collection of recipes for cooking
A set of guidelines for personal conduct
A document that determines the legal basis of an entity (correct)

What is an uncodified constitution?

A constitution that is not legally binding
A constitution that is not recognized by other countries
A constitution that is only applicable to certain groups
A constitution that is not embodied in a single comprehensive document (correct)

What is a written constitution?

An unwritten set of principles
A verbal agreement between parties
A collection of case law
A document that embodies a set of legal principles (correct)

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is a codified constitution?

When these principles 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. Signup and view all the answers

What does a constitution define within states?

Within states, a constitution defines the principles upon which the state is based, the rights and freedoms of citizens, and the structure and functions of government. Signup and view all the answers