4. Introduction
In a simple word, we can say a
constitution is the constitutional law of
the state. Constitutional law enjoys the
position of being the supreme and
fundamental law of the state.
5. Definitions:
According to Aristotle, “Constitution is the way in
which, citizens who are the component parts of the
state, are arranged in a relation to one another”.
According to Leacock, “Constitution is the form of
Government”
A constitution therefore may be defined as a
collection of norms by which the legal relations
between the Government its subjects are determined
and in accordance with which the power of the state
is exercised.
7. Evolved and Enacted
An evolved constitution is the result of
historical development. It isn’t formed at a
particular time.
Enacted constitution are formed at a
particular time.
8. Legal and Real
The written elements of the
Constitution constitute legal
constitution and when the
constitutions and decisions of the
courts are added to it, it becomes
real Constitutions.
9. Written and Unwritten
It’s a types of constitutions where
provisions are all contained in a single
document.
An unwritten constitution is one whose
major portion is not written. Mostly it
includes customs and the decisions of the
courts.
10. Flexible and Rigid
This kind of constitution is which can
easily be changed.
This kind of constitution is which can’t
easily be changed.
11. Qualities of a Good Constitution
Clarity or Definiteness
Brevity
Comprehensiveness
Flexibility
Declaration of rights
Independence of Judiciary
Directive Principles of State Policy
12. Contents of Constitution
Constitution of the units of federation.
Emergency provisions.
Directive principles of state policies.
The relation of the government of
people.
Mention of the fundamental rights of
the citizens.
13. Importance of constitution
Today mostly every democratic
country has a constitution which is a
vital document.
It spells out the rights and duties of the
citizen.
It can also be deemed as the
fundamental underlying framework of
government for a nation.
14. Methods of establishing constitution
By grant
By deliberated creation
By revolution
By evolution
15. Amendment of Constitution
By the ordinary law making body and by
the ordinary legislative procedure.
By special organs of government created
for the purpose, such as a constitutional
convention.
By the electorate in the form of popular
referendum or of initiative and
referendum.
16. conclusion
The constitution is both important for the
people and state. For the people, the
constitution provides their social protection.
For the state, the constitution serves as the
backbone of the system of governance.