Question

What is the importance and role of conventions?

Answer 1

1. Conventions in the UK: The British Constitution is an unwritten constitution that is based on numerous conventions, several laws established by the British Parliament, and certain notable historic charters. Conventions make up the majority of the constitution. The Speaker of the House of Commons, the British Prime Minister, the British Cabinet, and really every other British office and institution rely heavily on a number of customs. It is customary for British speakers to be neutral. Once more, it is customary for the British King or Queen to follow the Prime Minister's and his Cabinet's recommendations. It is customary for the British Parliament to read a measure three times before it is passed.
2. Conventions in the USA: A notable aspect of the US Constitution has also been the preponderance of conventions in addition to the existence of a written and ratified constitution. Although the US Constitution is written, it is a pretty short document with just seven articles. It still has 27 amendments that have been added throughout the last 217 years. As a result, a number of significant conventions are also necessary for its operation. Because of certain conventions, the US President's indirect election system functions as a direct election system. Conventions gave birth to the Presidential Cabinet. Even the US Supreme Court's judicial review authority was first established by a judicial convention. 
3. Conventions in India: Despite the fact that the Indian Constitution is a lengthy document, some customs have emerged that have an impact on how Indian politics and government operate. It is now customary for the Speaker of the Lok Sabha to be impartial in the House. It is also customary for the president of India to name the majority leader of the Lok Sabha as prime minister. The Prime Minister of India served in the Lok Sabha from 1950 to 1996. It was a convention. This custom is now broken, though, and the prime minister may serve in the Rajya Sabha or the Lok Sabha.