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CONTENTS
PART I
1. Meaning of Constitution......................................................2
2. Origins of the Constitution..................................................4
3. The Family origin...............................................................6
4. The Social Contract theory of Constitution Evolution...............6
5. Types of Constitution..........................................................8
6. The Courts........................................................................10
7. Forms of Constitution.........................................................11
8. Constitutional Levels..........................................................12
9. Functions of Government....................................................12
PART II
10.Constitutionalism, Governance and Development...................16
11. The Role of the Court in Constitutional Implementation..........18
12. The Features and Attributes of a good Judge.........................19
13. Role of judiciary in the Interpretation of the Constitution........27
14. Power of Attorney General to Institute taker over and
discontinue Proceedings.....................................................35
15. Recent Failures of the Executive Council to act.......................36
16. The Way Forward...............................................................38
17. Conclution.........................................................................52