A codified but hard-to-change constitution
A codified but hard-to-change constitution
The US Constitution was drafted in 1787, ratified in 1788 and took effect in 1789. It is codified, meaning the core rules are written down in one authoritative document with seven original Articles and 27 amendments.
Step-by-step lessons on Edexcel A Level Politics The US Constitution and federalism. Each one builds up to exam-style questions. Start with UK politics and political participation before moving on to the more abstract political ideologies and comparative/international content, which carry the heaviest evaluative demand.