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Constitutional Morality• Constitutional morality basically means the adherence to the core
principles of the constitution in a democracy. Constitutional morali
is not just limited to following the constitutional provisions in their
literal sense, but includes a commitment to an inclusive and
democratic political process in which both individual and collective
interests of the society are satisfied.
• What are the core values of constitution?
,CONSTITUTIONALISM
• Constitutionalism is the principle that government should operate
according to an established set of laws, often codified in a written
constitution, which seeks to limit and define the powers of the stat
to protect the rights of its citizens and ensure the rule of law.
In simple words constitutionalism means limited government.
,What is democracy ?
• Democracy is a system of government in which power is vested in th
people, who rule either directly or through freely elected
representatives.
Essential features of democracy
• Popular Sovereignty: The ultimate authority rests with the people.
• Rule of Law: Everyone, including leaders, is subject to the law.
• Freedom of Expression: Allows open expression of ideas and opinion
• Free and Fair Elections: Citizens have the right to choose their
representatives through regular and genuine elections.
, Features of democracy
• Pluralism: Recognition and respect for diversity and multiple
viewpoints.
• Protection of Basic Human Rights: Fundamental rights and freedom
of every individual are protected and upheld.
• Secularism state has no religion
In conclusion it can be summed as democracy means shifting of pow
from hands of monarch, elites into hands of people. So purpose of
democracy is empowerment of people that leads to dignity and
freedom of people, ultimately leads to social justice.
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