British Constitution

written

unwritten

codified

uncodified

Written: a constitution in which important laws about the state are codified

Unwritten: a constitution in which there is no single complete constitutional document

Flexible: a constitution in which the process of constitutional change is relatively straightforward

Rigid: a constitution in which the process of constitutional change is difficult

Republican: a constitution in which there is an elected head of state

Monarchical: a constitution in which the head of state is an unelected king or queen

Unitary: A constitution in which there is more government from the centre

Federal: A constitution in which many aspects of decision-making are carried out by provincial or state bodies