Constitution

:For the entry on the naval ship U.S.S. Constitution, see: USS Constitution.

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:For the entry on a specific national constitution, see: List of national constitutions.

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A constitution is a system, often codified in a written document, which establishes the fundamental rules and principles by which an organization is governed. In the case of nation states, this term refers specifically to a national constitution, which defines its nation's fundamental political principles and establishes the power and duties of each government. Most national constitutions also guarantee certain rights to the people. Historically, before the evolution of modern codified national constitutions, the term constitution could be applied to any important law.

Related Topics:
Nation - State - Political - Power - Duties - Rights - Codified - Law

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Constitutions are found in many organisations. They are found extensively in government, at supranational (e.g. United Nations Charter), national (e.g. Constitution of France), and sub-national/provincial (e.g. Constitution of Maryland) levels. They are found in many political groups, such as political parties and pressure groups, including trade unions (labor unions). There are many non-political groups and entities that may have constitutions of a sort such as companies and Voluntary organisations.

Related Topics:
United Nations Charter - Constitution of France - Constitution of Maryland - Political parties - Pressure group - Trade union - Companies - Voluntary organisations

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