Session 11 - Judiciary; Constitution

The constitution is a set of rules that establish power and duty to the various institutes of the government.

However, realistically does the constitution work the same way we define it?

In reality there are many omissions and inaccuracies in the constitution. In fact some constitutions may not even be in written form - UK, for instance, lacks a proper written constitution.

So does the constitution have any value in practical life?

Surely, the constitution has importance – for instance, even though the US constitution has been around since over 200 years it is still relevant today. The constitution guarantees freedom and promotes stability. Through the constitution there is unification of goals. It cannot be said that the constitution is perfect; however, it can be amended and perhaps this is why it is still applicable today.

"Don't interfere with anything in the Constitution. That must be maintained, for it is the only safeguard of our liberties." - Abraham Lincoln