Notes of chapter constitution, government system

All democratic countries are likely to have a Constitution, but on the other hand, it is not necessary that all countries that have a Constitution are democratic. The Constitution serves several purposes as listed below.

1. A Constitution tells us what the fundamental nature of our society is.
2. A Constitution helps serve as a set of rules and principles that all persons in a country can agree upon as the basis of the way in which they want the country to be governed.

Why We Need a Constitution

1. In democratic societies, the Constitution often lays down rules that guard against the misuse of authority by our political leaders.
2. The Constitution ensures that a dominant group does not use its power against less powerful people or groups.
3. The Constitution helps to protect us against decisions that could have an adverse effect on the larger principles that the country believes in.