Kinds of Constitution Flashcards
According to Form, this kind of constitution is given definite written form at a particular time. This is uasually constituted by a group of people authoriz to write the constitution. Usually codified in on document.
Written
According to Form. it is a product of political evolution. Its sources are customs, usages, judicial decisions, statutes of fundamental character.
Unwritten
According to Origin, it is usually enacted by a group ofpeople called constituent assembly to write the constitution.
Conventional or Enacted
According to Origin, it is a product og long period of development or evolution originating in customs, traditions, judicial decisions etc. rather than a deliberate enactment.
Cumulative or Evolved
According to th manner of amendments, it is regarded as a document of special sanctity. This kin of constitution cannot be amended except by special machineries specified by the constitution itself.
Rigid or Inelastic
According to the manner of amendments, it posseses no higher legal authority than ordinary laws. This can be altered in the same ways as other laws.
Flexible or Elastic
What are the classification of Philippines Constitution based on the given principles?
- Form- Written
- Origin- Conventional or Enacted
- Manner of Amendment - rigid or enelastic
A change effected in some parts of the constitution
Amendment
Re-writing or substancial changing in the constitution viewed in its entirety.
Revision