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Comparative constitutionalism: A systematic analysis of the United States Constitution and the United Kingdom’s uncodified constitutional framework
Authors
Nale Ganesh
Abstract
This paper provides a comprehensive comparative examination of the
constitutional frameworks of the United States and the United Kingdom, grounded
in an analysis of primary constitutional documents including the U.S.
Constitution. It traces their historical foundations, structural
configurations, institutional roles, and underlying political philosophies. The
study highlights key differences between the United States’ codified and
supreme constitutional order and the United Kingdom’s uncodified, flexible, and
parliamentary-sovereign system. Particular attention is paid to the
distribution of powers among branches of government, the nature of executive
authority, judicial independence, the presence or absence of entrenched rights,
and the mechanisms of constitutional amendment. Additionally, the paper
explores contemporary debates surrounding constitutional reform, including the
increasing pressures for codification in the UK and the ongoing interpretive
disputes surrounding judicial power and federalism in the U.S. By analyzing
similarities, divergences, and interdependencies between the two constitutional
models, this paper contributes to a deeper understanding of modern democratic
governance and its socio-political foundations. The comparative insights generated
herein offer a foundation for future research on constitutional resilience,
democratic legitimacy, and institutional reform.
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Pages:41-43
How to cite this article:
Nale Ganesh "Comparative constitutionalism: A systematic analysis of the United States Constitution and the United Kingdom’s uncodified constitutional framework". International Journal of Research in All Subject, Vol 1, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 41-43
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