Civics
Why do we need a Constitution
Practice questions
In which situation does a constitution become weak?How is the constitution not only a list of rights but also a protective shield for citizens?How can a constitution strengthen national unity?Why can rule of law become weak without a constitution?Why may a constitution mention policy goals of the state along with citizens' rights?Why are both free elections and rights necessary in a democratic constitution?Why can the constitution be considered an information document for citizens?Why does the need for a constitution become clearer when society has powerful and weaker groups?Why is the constitutional guarantee of citizens' rights more than a moral appeal?Why is consent of different groups necessary while making a constitution?Why should constitutional rules apply to both government and citizens?Which statement gives a wrong meaning of the need for a constitution?If a constitution has no control over power, what may democracy turn into?What balance is created by including both equality and liberty in a constitution?Why would citizens face difficulty complaining against governance in the absence of a constitution?Why does the constitution link state power with public purpose?How does a constitution make citizenship not just an identity but a status of rights?Which conclusion shows that a constitution is an essential foundation of democracy?If a constitution mentions only government powers and not citizens' rights, what weakness will be most clear?What benefit do citizens get when the constitution clearly states the process of governance?