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What is a constitution?
What is a constitution?
- A set of rules for the protection of individual rights and freedoms
- A document that outlines the structure and organization of the government
- A set of fundamental principles or established precedents that govern a state or organization (correct)
- A set of laws and customs that outline the powers and duties of the government
Which type of constitution is codified and set out in a single document or set of legal documents?
Which type of constitution is codified and set out in a single document or set of legal documents?
- Written Constitution (correct)
- Unwritten Constitution
- Flexible Constitution
- Rigid Constitution
What is the main difference between a rigid and a flexible constitution?
What is the main difference between a rigid and a flexible constitution?
- The level of power held by the central government
- The level of power held by the constituent states or regions
- The level of difficulty in amending the constitution (correct)
- The level of protection of individual rights and freedoms
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What is a Constitution?
- A constitution is a set of fundamental principles and established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a country, state, or organization.
Types of Constitutions
- A codified constitution is set out in a single document or set of legal documents.
- This type of constitution is typically found in countries that have a single, supreme constitutional document.
Rigid vs. Flexible Constitutions
- The main difference between a rigid and a flexible constitution is the process of amendment.
- A rigid constitution has a difficult and formal amendment process, which makes it hard to change.
- A flexible constitution, on the other hand, can be changed easily, often through a simple legislative process or parliamentary vote.
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