The difference between an article, an act, and a law. Are amendments like “super acts”? What’s the diff between an article and an amendment?
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An “Article” is one part or section of a legal document.
An “Act” is a very specific piece of legislation (a bill) that becomes a law when it is passed. It is usually about a very specific phenomenon or event and has very specific rules about how it should be observed and enforced.
“Law” is a more general idea. It covers everything from the Constitution to specific “acts”. “Law” gives general guidance on what’s allowed or not allowed.
An Amendment is a revision (change) or update or clarification or addition made to an existing legal document.
The difference between an Amendment and an Article is that an Article is usually a section within the original document and an Amendment is a change or addition to that document.
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