The word constitution comes from the Latin word constituere, meaning to establish or to set up. Specify how a government is organized and works.
Concept of the Constitution - Polity UPSC Notes
Concept of the Constitution 1. Meaning of Constitution Origin : The word constitution comes from the Latin word constituere , meaning to establish or to set up . Current meaning : It is a set of principles that: Specify how a government is organized and works. Define the relationship between the government and the people (their rights and duties). It is like a rulebook or manual that explains: How a government should work What powers the government has What rights people have How the government should treat its citizens Also called : Fundamental law of the land Supreme law of the state Basic law of the country Instrument of the government Rules of the state Basic structure of the polity Grundnorm (basic norm) of the country Definitions by Experts Expert Definition Summary Gilchrist Constitution = body of rules determining govt organization, power distribution, and exercise of power. " The constitution is a set of rules that decide how govt is organized and how powers are divided ." Gettell Constitution = f…
