What is a constitution?

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  • Created by: Sophie
  • Created on: 12-04-13 16:31
  • An authoritative set of laws, rules and practises specifying how a state is to be governed and the relationship between the state and the individual. 
  • Establishes political principles, structure, procedures, powers and duties of a government. 
  • Normally happens after an upheavel eg. civil war/revolution/defeat

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