GCE Government 1990 Question 37

Question 37

Constitutions and Constitutionalism

When a constitution is difficult to amend, it is said to be

  1. A.federal.
  2. B.unitary.
  3. C.written.
  4. D.flexible.
  5. E.rigid.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: E (rigid.)

Explanation

A rigid constitution needs a special procedure (e.g. two-thirds majority, approval of states) to amend.