Distinction between Constitutional and Administrative law

Constitutional and administrative law

Constitutional law:

• This is a branch of law which creates the principal organs of government.
• It sets out the powers and functions of these organs.
• It generally lays down the fundamental principles of a limited government.

Administrative law:

• This is a branch of law which is concerned with the relations between various state bodies and officers.
• It is concerned with the exercise of power by state bodies and officers.