What is a constitutional convention?
A) a formal change to the Canadian constitution
B) a binding, unwritten rule based on reason, precedent, and agreement
C) a written rule based on moral norms we are honour-bound to follow
D) an annual meeting of first ministers to review the constitution

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A constitutional convention refers to a binding, unwritten rule that is followed out of tradition, precedent, and mutual agreement among political actors, rather than being a formal, written part of the constitution.

What Is a Constitutional Convention