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Essential Parts of a Good Written Constitution

A good written constitution should contain at least 3 essential parts as follows:


1. Constitution of Government
provisions dealing with the framework of the government, enumerating its powers, laying down
certain rules relative to its administration and defining the electorate (e.g.: Article VI, VII, VII and
XI etc.)
2. Constitution of Liberty

prescriptions setting forth the fundamental rights of the people and limiting the powers of the
government as a means of securing the enjoyment of these rights. (e.g.: Article III etc.)

3. Constitution of Sovereignty
series of provisions pointing out the mode or procedure for amending or revising the constitution
(e.g.: Article XVII).

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