Practice Mode Of Promulgation (1.3.1) - Constitution: Why and How?

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Question 1.
What does 'legitimacy' mean in the context of a constitution?
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Think about why people follow laws.
Question 2.
Name an example of a successful constitution-making process.
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Consider which country had a major independence movement.
3Question 3.
What is the main factor determining the legitimacy of a constitution?
- The complexity of the document
- Public support
- The speed of its enactment
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Think about why people follow laws.
4Question 4.
True or False: A constitution that is granted by a leader without public involvement is likely to be effective.
- True
- False
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Consider examples of constitutions that struggle without public support.
Question 5.
Analyze the impact of different forms of governance on the legitimacy of constitutions across different nations. How can a lack of public support lead to the downfall of a government?
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Consider historical events where challenged governments have collapsed.

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