... States of America is one of the countries that has a written constitution. This document is authoritative in the sense that it constitutes a 'higher' law, the highest of the land. It binds all political institutions in the country, including those which enact 'ordinary' law. A written constitution is a series of formal guarantees and declarations collectively compiled into one document which is very easy to access, for example it is possible to obtain a copy from a library or book shop, or even from the Internet. It is also possible to view the original copy in a museum or library, although it may be closely guarded. A written constitution may bring a sense of clarity as the set of rules are all gathered in one place, as opposed to divided into several different locations, this makes it clearer and simpler to understand. Although a written constitution is a straightforward ...

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