Test Your Knowledge of Constitutions Around the World!

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What is a constitution?

A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organization or other type of entity.

What is the approximate historical life expectancy of a constitution since 1789?

5 years
10 years
15 years
19 years (correct)

What is the longest written constitution of any country in the world?

The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world.

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What is a constitution?

A set of fundamental principles that establish the legal basis of a government or organization.

What is the longest written constitution in the world?

The Constitution of India.

What is the approximate historical lifespan of a constitution since 1789?

About 19 years.

Study Notes

A constitution is a set of fundamental principles or established precedents that constitute the legal basis of a polity, organization or other type of entity.
A constitution can be written or uncodified, and can act as a limiter of state power.
The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world.
The Constitution of Monaco is the shortest written constitution of any country in the world.
The Constitution of San Marino might be the world's oldest active written constitution.
The historical life expectancy of a constitution since 1789 is approximately 19 years.