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The constitution of a state is reflective of the moral and political values of its people and is, essentially, a set of rules and fundamental principles of law that govern the functioning of the organs of the state and their relationship with each other and the individuals. ... However, the constitution does set limits on the powers that can be exercised and the manner in which they may be done so. In this sense, the constitution is, by many, felt to be represented in a written form so that no ambiguity is met with in so far as the powers each organ is entitled to are concerned. Thus, many countries, such as the United States of America, prefer a written constitution - so that everything is there in black and white and no further confusions are created. In the United Kingdom, on the other hand, the constitution is more a product of evolution than conscious rational thought, where non-legal rules and practices are almost as important, if not more at times, as legal rules. ... The power of the Parliament, in the absence of a written constitution, is omnipotent or
sovereign. ... the constitution. Where the constitution is mostly of an unwritten nature this can pose to be quite a hindrance in the smooth running of the system. ... Where a written constitution is concerned, it is quite simple: the complexity of the procedure for amendment classifies the importance of the rule under consideration, for obvious reasons.
Approximate Word count = 1158
Approximate Pages = 4.6
(250 words per page double spaced)
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