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What are examples of unwritten constitution?
The Unwritten Constitution
- The Cabinet – George Washington’s first task as President of the United States was to appoint Secretaries (heads) of each of the executive departments.
- The Electoral College Promise – When the Electoral College originally voted it was on its own.
What is the purpose of the written constitution?
First it creates a national government consisting of a legislative, an executive, and a judicial branch, with a system of checks and balances among the three branches. Second, it divides power between the federal government and the states. And third, it protects various individual liberties of American citizens.
How can a rigid constitution be amended?
The U.S. Constitution is rigid, as an amendment requires supermajorities at both the proposal and ratification stages (the most common method of amendment is proposal by a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress followed by ratification by three-fourths of the states).
What are the advantages of a written constitution as compared to an unwritten one?
The advantages are the written constitution possesses the attribute of certainty, clarity, and accessibility. Therefore having the written constitution in a country which s codified in a document, powers, duties and roles of the public, the political officers, the citizens and the foreigners are clearly identified.
Which country has no constitution in the world?
Britain is supposed to be one of only six countries that have no written constitution, the others being Israel, Libya, New Zealand, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
Why Indian Constitution is called a blend of rigidity and flexibility?
Answer: Indian Constitution is both rigid and flexible, because the procedure of amendment is neither easy nor difficult. The Constitution has provided a federal structure for India. The jurisdictions of the centre and state have been defined and demarcated.
Is there any country without constitution?
What does Clause 21 mean in the Magna Carta?
(21) Earls and barons shall be fined only by their equals, and in proportion to the gravity of their offence.