This type of constitution is defined as one in which the fundamental laws, principles, conventions, customs, norms, rules and regulations governing a state/country are embodied in a formal document which can be referred to, whenever the need arises. Examples of countries operating this type of constitution are Nigeria, USA, Canada, Ghana, France, India etc.
Advantages of a Written Constitution
1. A written constitution offers the citizens the opportunity of having access to it. This is because it can easily be bought at the market.
2. By buying the constitution, it enables the citizens to read and know their rights and obligations since all these are clearly written out in the constitution.
3. It lends itself to easy judicial interpretation.
4. It helps to ensure political stability owing to the general awareness of its provisions by the citizens.
5. It is easily referred to whenever the need arises.
6. It helps to fight against the emergence of dictatorship at least in theory.
7. It provides for the establishment of a Supreme Court, which is responsible for resolving any controversy in the country.