The US Constitution
The supreme law of the United States, written in 1787, which establishes the structure of government, separates powers between three branches, and protects individual rights through amendments.
Real World
When the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade in Dobbs v. Jackson (2022), it did so by reinterpreting the Constitution — illustrating how a document written in 1787 continues to determine contemporary American law and politics.
Exam Focus
When comparing the US and UK constitutions, always use precise terminology: 'codified' not 'written', and explain entrenched supremacy as the key distinction.
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