Civics
Why do we need a Constitution
Practice questions
How does the principle of equal citizenship in a Constitution challenge birth-based privilege?Why is government accountability not completed only through elections in a Constitution?How does mentioning rights in a Constitution make citizens equal before the state?How does guarantee of political participation in a Constitution make democracy representative?How does writing limits of power in a Constitution reduce fear in democracy?Why does a Constitution give law-making power along with protection of rights?Why can a Constitution become a tool to build citizens' trust in a new nation?Why is it necessary to write the relation between state and citizen in a Constitution?Why can trust among social groups become weak without a Constitution?What is the deepest democratic reason for needing a Constitution?If an elected government starts ignoring citizens' rights, which role of the constitution becomes most important?Why is division of powers considered necessary in a constitution?In which situation does a constitution become the basis of trust between citizens and government?A constitution is not merely a list of laws because it also decides what?If citizens' rights are not clearly stated in a constitution, what is the most likely problem?How does a constitution provide a basis to test the legitimacy of government?Why is independence of judiciary kept in a constitution?Why is a constitution especially necessary in a socially diverse country?Which statement explains the need for a constitution most accurately?If the constitution gives powers to government, why does it also impose limits?