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| Question | Answer |
| Written | Codified constitutions where all the main provisions are brought together in one single document |
| Unwritten | Uncodified constitutions in which many constitutional rules are written down but have not been gathered together |
| Flexible | Constitutions can be altered via the law-making process such as majority in the legislature. No laws are fundamental with no formal process for ammendment |
| Rigid | Constitutional principles and institutions assume the character of fundamental law. Procedure for change is difficult and no change made without serious consideration |
| Executive | Branch of government responsible for directing nations affairs, execution of laws and policies - UK govt |
| Legislature | Responsible for discussing and passing laws, watchdog over the government - UK parliament |
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