Definition/meaning of constitution - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

A set of fundamental principles, rules, and laws that establish the framework for how a country or organization is governed.

The basic rights, freedoms, and responsibilities of the citizens.

The structure of the government.

A stable and predictable framework for government that protects the rights and freedoms of its citizens.

A system of checks and balances.

The purpose of a constitution is to establish the fundamental principles, rules, and laws that provide a stable and predictable framework for government and protect the rights and freedoms of its citizens.

The main components of a constitution include establishing the structure of the government, outlining the basic rights, freedoms, and responsibilities of citizens, defining the powers and responsibilities of the different branches of government, and providing a system of checks and balances to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.