Constitution of the United States
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| + | A '''constitution''' is a system, often [[codified]] as a written document, that establishes the rules and principles that govern an organization or political entity. In the case of countries, this term refers specifically to a national constitution defining the fundamental [[politics|political]] principles, and establishing the structure, procedures, [[power (sociology)|power]]s and [[duty|duties]], of a [[government]]. Most national constitutions also guarantee certain [[right]]s to the people. Historically, before the evolution of modern-style, codified national constitutions, the term ''constitution'' could be applied to any important [[law]] that governed the functioning of a government. | ||
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| + | Constitutions are found in many organizations. They are found extensively in government, at [[supranational]] (e.g. [[European Union]]), [[nation]]al (e.g. [[United States Constitution]]), and [[administrative division|sub-national]] or [[provincial]] (e.g. [[Maryland Constitution|Constitution of Maryland]]) levels. They are found in many political groups, such as [[political party|political parties]], [[pressure group]]s, and [[trade union]]s. Non-political entities may also have constitutions, for example, [[company (law)|companies]] and [[voluntary association|voluntary organizations]]. | ||
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A constitution is a system, often codified as a written document, that establishes the rules and principles that govern an organization or political entity. In the case of countries, this term refers specifically to a national constitution defining the fundamental political principles, and establishing the structure, procedures, powers and duties, of a government. Most national constitutions also guarantee certain rights to the people. Historically, before the evolution of modern-style, codified national constitutions, the term constitution could be applied to any important law that governed the functioning of a government.
Constitutions are found in many organizations. They are found extensively in government, at supranational (e.g. European Union), national (e.g. United States Constitution), and sub-national or provincial (e.g. Constitution of Maryland) levels. They are found in many political groups, such as political parties, pressure groups, and trade unions. Non-political entities may also have constitutions, for example, companies and voluntary organizations.
