Question

Explain how the constitution is based on balanced institutional design.​

Answer 1

Answer:

Constitutions are subverted by small groups who wish to enhance their own power.

So, well crafted constitutions fragment or divide power in society intelligently so that no single group can subvert the constitution.

they do this by

1. They ensure that no single institution acquires monopoly of power. This can be done by fragmenting power across different institutions. for eg; our Indian constitution horizontally fragments power across institutions like the legislature, executive and the judiciary.

2. An intelligent system of checks and balances has facilitated the success of The Indian constitution

3. Another aspect is that a constitution must strike right balance between certain norms, values and procedures as authoritative and at the same time allow enough flexibility in its operation to adapt changes for different needs and circumstances.

4. Also a too rigid constitution is likely to break under the weight of change and a too flexible one will give no security or identity to people

Answer 2

Balanced Institutional Design: ... This ensures that even if one institution wants to subvert the Constitution, others can check its transgressions.An intelligent system of checks and balances has facilitated the success of the Indian Constitution.