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Question: 'An unwritten constitution is “not worth the paper it is not written on'. Discuss.
Answer: In order to answer this question, it is vital to firstly, define a constitution, with the aim of explaining what exactly is meant by the term ‘unwritten constitution’. I will then go on to consider the functioning of unwritten constitutions within the state with my main case study being the British constitution. I will consider the debates for and against unwritten constitutions with consideration to its role in government institutions, parliament, crown and the judiciary and assess whether the unwritten constitution has fulfilled its functions as a worthy constitution and finally draw up my conclusion based on the extent to which the phrase above is true. The definition of the term constitution can be taken to have two meanings. The original definition of a constitution drawn up b......(short extract)
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Details: - Mark: 58% | Course: Constitutional and Administrative Law | Year: 1st | Words: 1377 | References: Yes | Date written: Not available | Date submitted: August 19, 2011 | Coursework ID: 696
