Question

Would it be correct to classify constitutions into written and unwritten constitutions in absolute terms? Argue your case with relevant examples from USA.

Answer 1

No, it would not be correct to classify constitutions into written and unwritten in absolute terms, even in the case of the USA, which is known for its written constitution.

1. The U.S. Constitution is written, but many important practices are unwritten, like:
   1. 1. The President’s Cabinet: While the Constitution mentions the President's authority to seek advice from the heads of executive departments, the establishment of the Cabinet as a body is an unwritten convention.
      2. The Two-Term Tradition: The practice of a President serving only two terms was followed by tradition until the 22^nd Amendment formally codified it in 1951.
2. Judicial interpretations (e.g., judicial review) add meaning not written in the text.