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Constitution

ICSE · Class 12 · Political Science

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Meaning of Constitution

  • A constitution is a body of rules and regulations, written as well as unwritten, by which the government is organised and functions.
  • There can be no state without a constitution of its own.
  • Every state has its own constitution, but every state cannot be called a constitutional state in the democratic sense.
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Contents of a Constitution

  • A constitution is the organic or fundamental law of the land.
  • It must provide for the composition and functions of the executive, legislature, and judiciary.
  • The jurisdiction of these organs should be clearly defined to reduce confusion and conflict.
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Written and Unwritten Constitutions

  • A written constitution has its provisions written in detail and usually in one formal document or a set of documents.
  • An unwritten constitution has very brief written provisions and most rules exist in usages, customs, conventions, and precedents.
  • The British Constitution is the best example of an unwritten constitution.
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Federal Distribution of Powers

  • A federal constitution must specify the division of powers between national and regional governments.
  • There are three ways to divide powers in a federal system.
  • In the USA, the powers of the Centre are specified and residuary powers go to the units.

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A constitution is a bodyEvery state has its own constitutionA constitution includes provisions forA written constitution is oneAn unwritten constitution is one

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