huhu Flashcards
___________which is a body assembled for express purpose of framing or writing a constitution, revising an existing one, or proposing amendments to it.
constitutional convention
______ is defined as the fundamental law of a nation or state. It is the -_________ that establishes the character and basic principles of the government.
Constitution
________ for ratification in which the people will decide whether it is acceptable to become a law of the land.
Plebiscite
is also described as “the highest expression of the law”
A constitution
Some constitutions, such as the _____________are uncodified
constitution of the United Kingdom
______is one that can be amended only by a formal and usually difficult process, while a flexible is one that can be altered by the same body
rigid constitution
_________ includes those of Great Britain, Hungary, Italy, and Spain. The 1987 Constitution of the Philippines is classified as written, enacted and rigid constitution.
flexible Constitution
A constitution is ________when it has its origin mainly in custom, common law principles; decisions of courts.
Cumulative and evolved
____ is one which is entirely the product of political evolution, consisting largely of a mass of customs.
Unwritten constitution
_______ is one, which has been formulated usually by a constitutional assembly or promulgated by the King.
Conventional or enacted
_________ is one in which most of its provisions are embodied in a single formal written instrument or instruments.
Written constitution
This part enumerates the fundamental rights of the people guaranteed under the constitution. Bill of rights
Constitution of Liberty.
______ must be broad, brief, and definite. It is broad in the sense that it outlines an organization of the government for the whole state.
Good written constitution
______ This portion of the constitution describes the framework of government and its power; and also defines the electorate.
Constitution of Government.
_____. This part indicates the manner of amending or revising the constitution.
Constitution of sovereignty