USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -A Constitution refers to a system of laws and principles that act as a basis for governance in a country. There are two types of constitutions. A Constitution that has been systematically and meticulously written down and embodied in a single document is known as a Written Constitution.

Detailed explanation-2: -Written Constitution refers to the constitution the laws of which are properly enacted and duly framed and stated in a single book. On the contrary, Unwritten constitution is a system which is not incorporated in a series of documents as a book, as well as the laws are not formally enacted on a specific date.

Detailed explanation-3: -Indian constitution is not only a written constitution but also the lengthiest constitution in the world. The written constitution document specifies the structure, organisation, powers and functions of both Central and State governments and prescribes the limits within which they must operate.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution for a country, containing 470 articles, 12 schedules, 105 amendments and 117, 369 words.

Detailed explanation-5: -A written constitution is generally rigid and its amendments need constitutional laws. In other words a distinction between constitutional law and ordinary law is maintained. The first is regarded as superior to the second. Unwritten constitution is not rigid and its amendments DO NOT need any laws.