Definition of Constitution. The classification of constitutions is discussed.

Definition of Constitution. The classification of constitutions is discussed.

Definition of Constitution: Constitution refers to the set of written or unwritten rules by which a state is governed. Constitution is the set of basic rules of the state which help in the governance of the state. The constitution refers to the basic rules on the basis of which the government is formed, the government is divided, the organization powers and mutual relations are determined, and the relationship of the citizen with the state is regulated.


According to Aristotle,

constitution is the way of life, the estate has chosen for itself. According to (C.F Strong) the constitution is a set of rules, through which the power of the government, the right to rule and the relationship between the two are determined. According to K.C. Hoare, a constitution is a set of rules that govern the purpose and through which departments the powers of government are to be exercised. According to Prof. Finer, The 
 Fundamental Political Institutions is the Constitution. In the light of the mentioned numbers, it can be said that the constitution is the basic norms of the state by which the structure of the government, the interrelationship and power between the various departments of the government and the government authority over the people and the rights of the people are determined.

Written Constitution and Unwritten Constitution:

1. Written Constitution: A written constitution is a constitution in which the basic principles of the constitution exist in written form in multiple documents, such as the constitution of the United States, France and Bangladesh. Unwritten Constitution: An unwritten constitution is a constitution in which the basic principles of the constitution prevail through various enactments and judicial decisions. The British Constitution is a good example of this. Actually no constitution is completely written or completely unwritten unwritten constitution has some written parts. For example the constitution of UK is mainly written but some parts of it like 'Meghna Card' rights bill of rights etc are written in the parts. On the other hand, although the American constitution is written, the presidential election system is based on the working methods of the political party organization, congress, etc.

2. Reversible and Reversible Rule Constitution: Constitution can again be divided into Reversible and Reversible. This classification of constitutions is mainly based on the method of amendment. A flexible constitution is one that can be easily amended or modified. To change this type of constitution, no rule is required, like the constitution of Britain is easily amended. There, the British Parliament does not have to adopt any separate or complicated procedure to change or amend any constitutional law. Any general law can be amended like this. On the other hand, Dosha changeable constitution means that in order to change the constitution, it is necessary to adopt a special kind of complex or separate procedure. The law cannot amend any law at will. A total of 2 thirds of the members must be supported along with other complex conditions to be met.

3. Unicentral and Federal Constitutions: Constitutions can be divided into two categories: Unicentral and United States. A unicentric constitution is one in which all powers of government are not exercised through a single centre. Such a constitution does not divide power between the center and the provinces. In this type of constitution, between the center and the provinces, all the powers of the government are divided between the center and the provinces, rather than at the center in the federal constitution. An example of a unicameral constitution is the British Constitution and an example of a federal constitution is the United States Constitution.


Conclusion: Finally, it can be said that the constitution consists of several clauses both written and unwritten.  The existence of one constitution is observed in one state of the world.  However, although there are some faults in the written unwritten constitution, the combination of both constitutions is essential in building the structure of a sovereign state.

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