Codified and uncodified constitutions

Question 1

Codified constitution definition

Answer 1

Takes the form of a full and authoritative set of rules written down in a single document.

Question 2

Uncodified constitution definition

Answer 2

Draws on a number of different sources, some written and some unwritten

Question 3

Example of a codified and uncodified constitution

Answer 3

UK - uncodified

USA - codified

Question 4

What is the nature and format of a codified constitution?

Answer 4

Nature: revolutionary
Format: single authoritative document.

Question 5

What is the nature and format of an uncodified constitution?

Answer 5

Nature: evolutionary
Format: less tangible constitution