What is are the major difference differences between a written and an unwritten constitution 1...........

Indian Polity Evolution of Constitution

What is/are the major difference/differences between a written and an unwritten constitution?
1. An unwritten constitution is the formal source of all constitutional laws in the country and the written constitution is not the formal source.

2. In written constitution, conventions play a dominant role while they do not have any role in unwritten constitution.

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Explanation:

If the provisions of the constitution are codified into a single legal document, it is a written constitution whereas unwritten constitution means its provisions are not codified into a single legal document. Since its provisions are codified in a written form, it serves as the basic law of the land and all other laws are originated from it. Hence, written constitution is formal source of all laws including constitutional law. On the other hand, unwritten constitution is evolved and developed over period of time and conventions, customs and laws play a dominant role in the governance of the country.