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Which of the following countries have an unwritten Constitution?
Question

Which of the following countries have an unwritten Constitution?

A.

India

B.

Pakistan

C.

USA

D.

UK

Correct option is D

The United Kingdom (UK) has an unwritten Constitution. Instead of a single written document, the UK's Constitution is based on statutes, conventions, judicial decisions, and authoritative works.

Key points:
● The UK’s Constitution is flexible and evolves with societal changes.
● It relies on parliamentary sovereignty, common law, and constitutional conventions.
● Key documents include the Magna Carta (1215), Bill of Rights (1689), and Acts of Parliament.
● The absence of a codified constitution allows for quicker amendments and adaptability.
● The monarchy and parliamentary system coexist within the UK’s constitutional framework.
● The UK’s model is unique compared to codified constitutions like India or the USA.

Additional Information:

  • The USA’s Constitution is the oldest written Constitution in the world.
  • Borrowed Features of the Indian Constitution-From the United Kingdom (UK):
    • Parliamentary system of governance: The structure of the executive and legislature.
    • Rule of Law: Emphasizing equality before the law.
    • Single Citizenship: Unlike the USA, Indian citizens have a single citizenship.
    • Bicameral Legislature: Two Houses - Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.
    • Cabinet System: With the Prime Minister as the head of the Council of Ministers.
    • Speaker and their Role: Inspired by the UK’s House of Commons.

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