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What role does tradition play in constitutional law?

This question arises from comparative constitutional reading. Tradition appears both stabilizing and restrictive. I want a balanced legal assessment.

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By Piyush Batra Answered 3 weeks ago

Tradition in constitutional law serves three main functions: it can act as a source of constitutional norms (especially in systems like the United Kingdom), guide judicial interpretation (as seen in references to “history and tradition” in the United States), and promote stability by shaping accepted political practices. However, reliance on tradition may also resist constitutional evolution.

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