JUPEBGovernmentConstitutions and Constitutionalism

Which of the following is an advantage of a written constitution?

AIt can be changed easily to meet new circumstances.
BIt relies heavily on unwritten conventions.
CIt is always shorter than an unwritten one.
DIts provisions are clear and can be referred to in disputes, protecting citizens against arbitrary government.CORRECT
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Why the answer is D, and why the others tempt you.
Codification makes the rules definite, accessible and enforceable by the courts, which is especially valuable in a federation or a new state where limits on power must be spelt out. Difficulty of amendment is the usual disadvantage of written constitutions.
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