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- Meaning of Written ConstitutionA constitution is a set of fundamental rules that determine how a country or state is run. More
- Reasons for Adoption of Written Constitution
- Merits of Written Constitution
- Demerits of Written Constitution
- Meaning of Unwritten Constitution
- Merits of Unwritten Constitution
- Demerits of Unwritten Constitution
Written and Unwritten Constitution: Meaning, Reason For Adoption, Merit, and Demerits.
What is a Written Constitution?
Written constitution is a constitution that is contained and published in a single document.
Federal Constitution is written and rigid. Most modern states operate written constitutions. Countries that operate written constitutions include Nigeria, Liberia, the USA, and South Africa.
Reasons for Adoption of Written Constitution:
(i) It is easy to refer to a constitution that is written. It’s easily available for verification.
(ii) Written Constitution prevents confusion and uncertainty in the exercise of powers of each organ of government had it not been written.
(iii) Written constitution is available in a single document, therefore can easily be obtained.
(iv) Both educated and laymen can reach it.
(v) It can be amended or changed by following appropriate procedures.
(vi) It makes it easy to identify unconstitutional acts by everybody in the state.
(vii) It makes it easy for citizens to know when their rights are violated.
(viii) It prevents the possible emergence of dictatorial
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