Constitution vocab

Question 1

Constitution definition + 2 roles

Answer 1

The fundamental rules and conventions by which a state is governed.
2 main roles:
1) division of powers - specific roles and responsibilities of state branches
2) to govern citizen-state relations

Canada= the supreme law of Canada

Question 2

Constitutionalism

Answer 2

A doctrine or belief that there needs to be rules in place to restrict state power