FOR NEXT MEETING:

GROUP 7 to report
Definition of Constitution
 the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and
duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it. b : a written instrument
embodying the rules of a political or social organization.

Purpose

Qualities of a good written constitution

Essential parts of a good written consti

Preamble (nature and purpose)
National Territory
- components
- straight base line (illustrate)

== addtl for group 7 (UNCLOS, research and discuss issue on west ph sea)

Group 8
Declaration of principles and state policies
ALL SECTIONS - sample of laws enacted to promote these policies

everyone: Memorize preamble