What is the difference between a codified and uncodified constitution?

The difference between a codified and uncodified constitution is quite simple. Codified means the constitution is written down in a single document. The US constitution is codified. An uncodified constitution just measns it's not written down in one single document; the constitution could be found in many documents or even not written down- this is called a convention- where it's just tradition that gives a law it's power.

KC

Related Politics A Level answers

All answers ▸

Briefly outline some of the difficulties third parties in the U.S face when trying to secure electoral campaign funding.


What constitutes Liberal Democratic Theory (LDT)


Why have UK citizens become disillusioned with politicians and politics in general since the 1940s?


Should the House of Lords be elected?