WAEC Government 2001 Question 16

Question 16

Constitutions and Constitutionalism

Which of the following statements best describes an unwritten constitution?

  1. A.The legislature is always unicameral
  2. B.The source of the constitution is supreme court verdicts
  3. C.There are no limitations on the powers of government
  4. D.The body of rules and laws cannot all be found in a single document.
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Answer: D (The body of rules and laws cannot all be found in a single document.)

Explanation

An unwritten constitution is scattered across statutes, conventions and court decisions.