GOVERNMENT
JAMB 2008 - Question 8
Government 2008 JAMB Past Questions - Question 8: An example of a state with an unwritten constitution is
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
An example of a state with an u nwrittenconstitution is Britain. An unwritten constitution is that which does not haveits components or general provisions written down in one document. Forinstance, the British Constitution is primarily an unwritten constitution. It should be noted that someparts of British Constitution are reallywritten, e.g.1. The Great Charter(1215) or Magna Carta.2. The Petition of Rights (1628)3. The Poor Law (1601)

