JAMB Government 1994 Question 8

Question 8

Constitutions and Constitutionalism

What is the major distinguishing characteristic between flexible and rigid constitutions?

  1. A.Manner of documentation
  2. B.One is unwritten
  3. C.Amendment procedure
  4. D.Degree of legality
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Amendment procedure)

Explanation

A flexible constitution can be amended like an ordinary law, while a rigid one needs a special, more difficult procedure. The difference lies in how they are amended.