What Exactly Is a Constitution?
The rulebook that runs a nation.
↳ A constitution is the supreme rulebook that shapes how a nation is governed and how power is shared.
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⚡ Topic Learning KitWhat is a Constitution?
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Why Every Nation Needs a Constitution
Without rules, power turns into chaos.
A constitution exists to keep governing power limited, divided, and accountable — so no single person or body can rule arbitrarily.
↳ A constitution exists to limit power, protect rights, and keep governance predictable.
The Constitution Is the Supreme Law
Nothing outranks the constitution.
The constitution is the supreme law of the land — every other law, rule, or government action must follow it.
↳ Any law that conflicts with the constitution is invalid.
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What is a Constitution?
A constitution is the fundamental set of rules and principles by which a country is governed. It defines the structure of government, distributes power among its organs, and guarantees the rights of citizens. It is the s…
- A constitution is the fundamental and supreme law of a country.
- It creates the institutions of government and defines their powers.
- It limits government power to prevent abuse and protect rights.
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What is a constitution?
Beginner
A A treaty signed between two countries
B A set of fundamental rules by which a country is governed
C A speech delivered by the head of state
D A law passed by parliament to regulate trade
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A set of fundamental rules by which a country is governed
A constitution is the fundamental set of rules and principles by which a country is governed — the supreme law of the land.
Which term describes the constitution as the source from which all other legal authority flows?
Beginner
A Ordinance
B Statute
C Grundnorm
D Convention
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Grundnorm
The constitution is called the grundnorm — the basic norm from which every other law derives its validity.
The Indian Constitution was adopted on which date?
Beginner
A 26 January 1950
B 26 January 1949
C 15 August 1947
D 26 November 1949
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26 November 1949
The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.
Which country is the standard example of an unwritten constitution?
Beginner
A Australia
B United Kingdom
C India
D United States
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United Kingdom
The UK has an unwritten constitution made up of statutes, common law, and conventions, unlike India and the USA which have written constitutions.
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