Basic Law

The term Basic Law is used in some places as an alternate to "constitution". A Basic Law is either a constitution constitution, or in countries with uncodified constitutions, a law given to have constitution powers and effect.

Related Topics:
Constitution - Uncodified constitution

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The name is usually used to imply a interim or transitory nature, or avoid attempting a claim to being "the highest law", usually for religious reasons, although in the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau, running under one country, two systems, the term constitution could be confused with the Constitution of the People's Republic of China, so "Basic Law" is used for purely practical reasons.

Related Topics:
Special Administrative Region - Hong Kong - Macau - One country, two systems - Constitution of the People's Republic of China

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