Civics
Why do we need a Constitution
Practice questions
Why is a constitution considered the basis of a political community and not just a list of rules?If a government decides the limits of its own power, why does the need for a constitution increase?Why does a constitution make citizens' rights safer than ordinary law?Why is it necessary to write powers of organs of government separately in a constitution?If the majority wants to limit rights of a minority group, what will be the role of the constitution?Why is a constitution more necessary in a diverse society?How does a constitution give citizens power to question the government?Why may disputes among different organs of government increase without a constitution?A constitution is called the basis of democracy because it decides what?What is the political importance of writing basic ideals in a constitution?If a government ignores the constitution while making laws, what will be the problem?How does a constitution maintain stability in governance of a country?How does the constitution make the judiciary a guardian of rights?How does writing rights in the constitution benefit not only citizens but also government?If all citizens in a country do not agree on rules of governance, how does a constitution help?Why is the constitution being supreme law important for citizens' rights?Why does a constitution keep governance under law rather than personal will?How does a constitution create a framework for the country's future?If leaders win elections and bring all institutions under themselves, how will the constitution check this?What benefit do citizens get when the process of governance is written in the constitution?