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Constitution
A body of fundamental laws, principles and conventions to which a government operates
Advantages of written constitution
Clear and definite
Easy to understand
Isn't easily manipulated
Disadvantages of written constitution
Creates a lacuna
May leave important aspects uncovered
Is heavily dependant on the judiciary such that where it is not independent it can be manipulated
Flexible constitution
Constitution whose provisions are easy to amend