Topic 5.1- The Constitution (What is a constitution?) Flashcards
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Structure/function of constitution
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1=establishes distribution of power within the state
2=establishes the limits of gov power
3=asserts the rights of the citizens and how these may be protected
4=describes how the constitution itself can be amended(+procedure process for change)
5=establish rules by which nationality is established
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Define constitution
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supreme legal documentary that establishes the framework of the governance and political system