Practice Why Do We Need A Constitution ? (2.2)

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Question 1.
What is the purpose of a constitution?
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Think about what rules are needed for a democratic society.
Question 2.
What does majority rule mean?
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Consider what happens if the majority wants to exclude others.
3Question 3.
Why is a constitution important in a democracy?
- It allows for unchecked government power
- It sets limits and responsibilities
- It is only necessary during elections
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Consider what happens when there are no rules.
4Question 4.
True or False: A constitution can be ignored if the majority agrees.
- True
- False
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Think about what protects us from arbitrary actions.
Question 5.
Discuss how the principles of trust and mutual respect are embodied in the South African Constitution.
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Refer to the constitutional provisions that reference rights.
Question 6.
Analyze how a lack of a written constitution could lead to conflict in a diverse society.
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Consider historical examples of societies without clear governance rules.

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