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1. In general, what is a Constitution?
A constitution is the fundamental principles that outline the rules and regulations of the system of a country.

2. Differences between written constitution and none written constitution. Written | None written | Malaysia * Constitution is sovereign * Constitution is stable and permanent * Well defined and can be easily interpreted (single document) * Citizens will feel more at ease because true power lies with constitution not parliament | United Kingdom (UK) * Parliament is Sovereign * Able to adapt to changing social and political environment * Not liable to revolutionary or violent changes * Constitution can be altered during and after the emergency period | Disadvantages: * It is rigid, only reflects the national mind at one particular period. * Does not allow growth and change. | Disadvantages: * Not suited for all nations. | Reasons: * Malaysia is relatively young nation, has much to learn * Not as stable and mature as UK | Reasons: * UK is politically and socially stable nation. * Democracy in UK is not an issue because UK’s law is based upon precedent and tradition. |

3. Are we allowed to amend constitutions? Briefly explain (how and where)
Yes, because it is an extremely complicated undertaking as it is within the constitution because it is meant adherence to the procedures that are both complicated and onerous. It is also subjected to four categories, as provided by Article 159 and Article 161[e], in which the Constitution can be amended by Federal Law. * Certain provisions may be amended only by a two-thirds (Article 159[3]) absolute majority in each House of Parliament (Dewan Rakyat & Senate) but only if the Conference of Rulers consents. * Certain provisions of special interest to East Malaysia, may be amended by a two- thirds absolute majority in each

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