Practice Institutional Arrangements (1.3.9) - Constitution: Why and How?

Practice: Institutional arrangements

Lesson 1.3.9Constitution: Why and How?

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Question 1.
What is the primary function of a constitution?
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Think about what helps organize a group of people.
Question 2.
Name one limitation that a constitution places on government.
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Consider how it protects individual rights.
3Question 3.
Which function of a constitution is focused on restricting the power of the government?
- A. Power allocation
- B. Limiting authority
- C. Societal aspirations
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Consider what protects citizens from unfair laws.
4Question 4.
True or False: A constitution is essential only in democratic countries.
- True
- False
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Think about countries that are not democracies.
Question 5.
Discuss a real-world example where a lack of constitutional limits led to governmental abuse of power, and propose a solution based on constitutional principles.
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Think about recent news of governments acting unconstitutionally.
Question 6.
Evaluate how different constitutions around the world address the issue of societal inequalities. What common approaches can you identify?
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Look for key phrases related to equality and justice in different constitutions.

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