Question

Exercises
1. Why does a democratic country need a Constitution?​

Answer 1

Answer:

to check that the democracy is free and fair

Answer 2

Explanation:

Constitution is a set of principles or precedents by which a state is governed. It is a set of rules and regulations which places the government's power in the hands of the citizens in a democratic setup. It is important as it protects individual freedom, and its fundamental principles that govern a country.

A democratic country needs a Constitution because:

→ It lays out the important guidelines that govern decision making within the various societies of the country.

→ It lays down the ideals that form the basis of the kind of country that its citizens aspire to live in.

→ It serves as an asset of rules and principles as the basis by which the country has to be governed.

→ It provides rules to safeguard the interests of minorities and prevent any kind of domination by the majority on minorities.

→ It lays down rules that guard against the misuse of power by any politician leader.

→ It also provides rights to its citizens and protects their freedom.