Question

State two reasons why the British Constitution has been classified as an unwritten constitution.

Answer 1

1. Not Codified in a Single Document: The British Constitution is not contained in one formal, written document like that of the USA or India. Instead, it is made up of statutes, conventions, judicial decisions, and historical documents (e.g., Magna Carta, Bill of Rights 1689).
2. Based on Conventions and Traditions: A large part of the UK’s constitutional framework operates through unwritten conventions, such as the Prime Minister being the leader of the majority party, which are not formally recorded in law but are consistently followed.