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What are the core principles identified in the text that underlie constitutional democracies?
Institutional checks and balances, representative government, rule of law, fundamental rights, integrity and standards
What is the aim of constitutional principles in a modern constitutional democracy?
To provide a framework for politics to take place within constraints
Why do periodic elections alone not ensure a healthy democracy?
Because they may not be sufficient to ensure a healthy democracy
What is the foundation of modern constitutional democracies?
An agreement between citizens and their politicians
Why is it important for the UK to have deeply embedded constitutional values despite lacking a codified constitution?
To ensure that the values which underlie constitutional democracies are upheld
Explore the principles that underlie constitutional democracies and the distinguishing features that set them apart from autocracies and illiberal democracies. Delve into the discussion of the health of UK democracy and concerns about democratic backsliding.
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