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What is a constitution?

  • A fig leaf behind which elites hide
  • A set of principles and rules outlining the structure and powers of a system of government (correct)
  • A system of government without limits on governmental power
  • A collection of habits that can be changed at the whim of the leaders or the people

Why is a constitution important in democracies?

  • It is a system of government without limits on governmental power
  • It helps provide predictability and security (correct)
  • It is a collection of habits that can be changed at the whim of the leaders or the people
  • It is a fig leaf behind which elites hide

What do constitutions offer, other than the rules of government?

  • Benchmarks against which the performance of government can be measured (correct)
  • A collection of habits that can be changed at the whim of the leaders or the people
  • A system of government without limits on governmental power
  • A fig leaf behind which elites hide

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