Question

According to the author, the difference between a written and an unwritten constitution:

• A. has no significance.
• B. is just one of degree.
• C. has been exaggerated by politicians.
• D. cannot be defined.

Hint:

When the author makes a comparative statement (“only one of degree”), it is usually a direct clue for such answer choices — match wording closely.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The author explains that although the U.S. has a formal single constitutional document and the U.K. does not, both countries have written and unwritten elements in their constitutional systems.
Therefore, the difference is not absolute but rather one of degree.
Option (a) is incorrect — the author acknowledges the difference, but qualifies it as a matter of degree, not insignificance.
Option (c) is incorrect — there is no mention of politicians exaggerating the difference.
Option (d) is incorrect — the difference is definable, and the author defines it in the text.
Thus, (b) is correct as it directly reflects the author’s statement.