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Question
Answer the following:
What do you mean by the term ‘Constitution’? What does it contain?
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Solution
The constitution is a document which contains details of how to govern our country. It is a framework within which a government has to function. It defines the powers of different organs of the government and also enumerates the rights and duties of citizens.
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