Civics
Why do we need a Constitution
Practice questions
Why is a Constitution considered the basis of legitimacy of governance?Why can democracy turn into majoritarianism without a Constitution?Why is separation of powers in a Constitution not only an administrative arrangement but also a democratic safeguard?Why are fundamental rights given a stronger place than government policy in a Constitution?Which most important framework does a Constitution give to protect citizens from arbitrary state action?Calling a Constitution a shared agreement of society strengthens which idea?Why is independence of judiciary necessary for citizens' rights in a Constitution?Why is the principle of equality in a Constitution not only an ideal but a condition of governance?What balance is shown by having both rights and limits in a Constitution?Why is a difficult amendment process in a Constitution useful for citizens?How does a Constitution change political power from personal will into institutional rules?How does a Constitution make a country's future direction different from a mere slogan?How does a Constitution become a tool to reduce conflict in a diverse society?Why can elections alone not guarantee civil liberty without a Constitution?How can writing citizens' duties in a Constitution strengthen rather than weaken rights?On what basis does a Constitution separate rule of law from authoritarian rule?Why may directive goals and rights be different in a Constitution?Treating people as the source of power in a Constitution rejects which form of governance?What danger can arise from the absence of institutional checks in a Constitution?What increases the real strength of written rights in a Constitution?