(a) What is constitution? (b) Why do some countries use written constitutions?

Explanation

(a) A constitution refers to a whole body of fundamental laws, customs, conventions, principles, rules and regulations according to which a particular country is governed.

(b) (i) A written constitution can be obtained and consulted as a single document

(ii) it enhances reference in cases of disputes

(iii) Both educated and laymen can reach it.

(iv) it removes uncertainty normally experienced with unwritten constitution.

(v) it can amended or changed by followi