What is the difference between a codified and uncodified constitution?

The difference between a codified and uncodified constitution is quite simple. Codified means the constitution is written down in a single document. The US constitution is codified. An uncodified constitution just measns it's not written down in one single document; the constitution could be found in many documents or even not written down- this is called a convention- where it's just tradition that gives a law it's power.

KC
Answered by KATIE C. Politics tutor

45086 Views

See similar Politics A Level tutors

Related Politics A Level answers

All answers ▸

Why should the UK retain the FPTP voting system?


Why has affirmative action failed in the United States- how to answer this question


Explain and evaluate the view that the executive and judicial branches of government have successfully undermined the concept of parliamentary sovereignty in recent years


What makes up the UK Constitution?


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning