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- Definition of ConstitutionA constitution is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run. More
- Types of Constitution – written or unwritten, rigid or flexible, unitary or federal
What is a Constitution?
A constitution is a body of rules and regulations that guide the affairs of a country.
It also refers to a body of fundamental law, written or unwritten, legal or extra-legal, rigid or flexible, according to which a particular government operates (Austin Ranney)
Written Constitution:
A written constitution is a constitution that is contained and published in a single document. The Federal Constitution is written and rigid. Most modern states operate written constitutions. It prevents the dictatorship of the leaders, as the constitution clearly specifies, the powers, functions, and tenure of political leaders.
The countries that operate written constitutions include Nigeria, The United States of America (USA), Canada, Australia, Brazil etc.
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Very educative
thanks kofastudy
Very Educative, thanks kofastudy.