CONCEPT OF CONSTITUTION Flashcards
This Deck covers > Meaning of Constitution > Nature and purpose or function of a constitution > Meaning of Constitutional Law > Kinds of constitution > Advantages and disadvantages of a written constitution > Requisites of a good written Constitution > Constitution distinguished from statute > Authority to interpret the Constitution > Purpose in interpreting the Constitution
What is the meaning of Constitution?
What are the three (3) Natures and purposes or functions of a constitution?
What is the meaning of constitutional Law?
What are six (6) kinds of constitution?
What is Conventional or enacted in addressing the origin or history of a constitution?
What is Cumulative or evolved in addressing the origin or history of a constitution?
What is a written constitution?
What is an unwritten constitution?
When amending (making minor changes) a constitution, what is Rigid or inelastic?
What is Flexible or elastic when amending (making minor changes) a constitution?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a written constitution?
What are the requisites of a good constitution?
To make a good written constitution, why should it be brief?
To make a good written constitution, why should it be broad?
To make a good written constitution, why should it be definite?
In content writing for a good constitution, what are at least three (3) sets of provisions included?
What are the four (4) characteristics of a constitution to distinguish it from a statute?
Who can have the authority to interpret the Constitution?
What is the purpose of interpreting the Constitution?
