Civics
Why do we need a Constitution
Practice questions
What guidance does mention of values and policy in a constitution give to government?Why does a constitution tell who will take decisions and how?How does a constitution protect the dignity of citizens?Why is having pre-decided rules in a constitution useful for both government and citizens?What message does a constitution give rulers about using power?How do common rules given by a constitution help in nation building?Why can a constitution be seen like an agreement between citizens and the state?Why can democratic elections be incomplete without a constitution?What is the purpose of fixing the law-making process in a constitution?How does a constitution handle both continuity and change in governance?How does protection of citizen rights in a constitution strengthen democratic culture?Which danger is reduced by checks and balances in a constitution?What does a preamble-like part of a constitution tell citizens?Why are rights placed above the will of the majority in a constitution?How does a constitution give citizens an equal place in governance?Why is the idea of public interest necessary in a constitution?Why can a constitution be called a protective document for citizens?How can the need for a constitution be explained most correctly at a medium level?If a constitution only describes machinery of government but not citizens' basic rights, why will it be considered incomplete?Why is a constitution necessary in a democratic country not only to form government but also to limit it?