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What is the fundamental law of a state according to constitutionalism?
What is the fundamental law of a state according to constitutionalism?
- The religious law
- The customary law
- The written constitution (correct)
- The unwritten constitution
What is the purpose of constitutionalism?
What is the purpose of constitutionalism?
- To give unlimited power to the government
- To promote corruption in government
- To guarantee the rights and liberties of the people (correct)
- To establish a dictatorship
What are the values that constitutionalism emphasizes?
What are the values that constitutionalism emphasizes?
- Ignorance, intolerance, and inequality
- Fear, oppression, and censorship
- Violence, chaos, and anarchy
- Reason, liberty, and democracy (correct)
What is the role of the rule of law in constitutionalism?
What is the role of the rule of law in constitutionalism?
What is the importance of the separation of powers in constitutionalism?
What is the importance of the separation of powers in constitutionalism?
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- Constitutionalism emphasizes the importance of a written constitution as the fundamental law of a state.
- It limits and defines the powers of the government and guarantees the rights and liberties of the people.
- Constitutionalism has its roots in the Enlightenment era and values reason, liberty, and democracy.
- The power of government should be limited and balanced through a system of checks and balances.
- The Constitution establishes a framework for protecting individual rights and liberties.
- The rule of law is a key principle of constitutionalism, ensuring that all people are subject to the law.
- The separation of powers divides the functions of government into three branches.
- Constitutionalism has helped to promote political stability, social justice, and economic prosperity.
- The effectiveness of constitutionalism depends on the government's willingness to uphold the Constitution.
- Constitutionalism is an essential component of modern democracy.
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