# The Nature Of Constitutions And The Role Of The Courts

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Published: 2026-03-05T08:00:00+00:00
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This week we’re looking at the nature of constitutions. What are ‘legal’ constitutions? What are ‘political’ constitutions? And why might the latter be better than the former?

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