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What is a constitution? List the different types of constitutions.

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A constitution is set of fundamental principles according to which a country can be governed. The constitution lays down the principles according to which power and authority is to be distributed among different government bodies and organs. The policies of the constitution also enable to put a check on the activities of the bodies. A constitution also lays principles to protect the human rights of its citizens.

Following ar the types of constitutions:
  1. Written and unwritten constitutions
  2. Rigid and flexible constitutions

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