JAMB Government 1989 Question 17

Question 17

Constitutions and Constitutionalism

An unwritten constitution is one which

  1. A.embodies only tradition and customs
  2. B.relies on the memories of elders and priests
  3. C.codifies the basic laws in one document
  4. D.embodies the basic laws in more than one document
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Answer: D (embodies the basic laws in more than one document)

Explanation

An 'unwritten' constitution like Britain's is not in a single document. It is spread over many statutes, court decisions and conventions.