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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    • 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.

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    What is the Constitution of India? The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution of any country in the world. It is also the most liberal, democratic and secular document in the world. The Constitution guarantees fundamental rights to all citizens, establishes a federal structure with a strong executive branch, and establishes a system of checks and balances.

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