Difference between US Constitution and British Constitution

 

British constitution	US constitution
Based on unwritten and conventions. But some historical documents, judicial decisions and laws of parliament are written also.	Based on written document which is passed at Philadelphia constitutional conventions in 1787
Long evolutionary process for the formation of British constitution. There is no fixed legislature, constitution convention formed this constitution. And there is not fixed date and time in its formation.	Based on human intellectuals  which is passed at Philadelphia constitutional conventions in 1787
Flexible and easy to amend. Even common legislation can amend with majority votes	Rigid and very tough procedure of amendments. There is only 27 amendments in this constitution
Parliamentary form of government. Great cooperation between legislature and administration. Authorities are hold by prime minister and cabinet. King or queen is just constitutional head. Prime minister and his cabinet are answerable to parliament and they can retain in their office until confidence of parliament.	Presidential form of government. Principe of separation of power is adopted. President administrative and congress perform legislation functions. President and his ministers are not members of congress and not answerable to congress.
Parliamentary supremacy and no institution above the parliament.	Constitutional supremacy and no law formulate against the constitution.
Unitary system of government in which whole authorities under the central government.	Federation form of government in which authorities are distributed between units and center.
UK highest court does not have such powers.	US supreme court has powers of judicial review because of this court can eliminate any law which is against the constitution passed by congress or states assemblies.
House of lords hereditary and nominated. House or commons are elected	Both houses are elected directly.
High difference between ideology and action. As sovereignty belongs to king in ideological basis while actually prime minister hold such powers along with democratic form of government.	All functions are performed according to constitutions and there is no difference between action and ideology.
Basis human rights are not in the form of written documents in constitution of Britain but judicial decision support these rights.	Basic human rights are given in first ten amendments in constitution and these rights are protected by court.
Political parties are based on ideology like conservative party based on traditional institutions and conventions while labor party focuses on socialism and democracy.	Political parties in USA do have clear differences in their goals and program and polices. As said by Lord Brice “US Political parties are just like two bottles of wine with different labels but have same wine inside”