A constitution comprises of fundamental laws and rules of a
nation or state which might be written or unwritten. It lays the basic principles
of how its internal life will be conformed, regulating the functions of various
departments and distribution of sovereign power.
In a state, the government of that state sets forth the rules
and regulations as to how the state should function and operate. The
constitution is basically a list of those rules. Just as a manager in an
organization enforces rules and keeps a check in order to manage the employees
and organize the workplace, similar is the function of a state which implements
a constitution in order to manage the federal government.
It is wrong to assume however that the constitution provides
rights to a citizen. A better way of describing the purpose of a constitution would
be by saying that it ‘protects’ the rights of a citizen of a state. It does this by limiting the power of the
government by granting those powers only which are rightful and mentioned in
the constitution.
Therefore, a constitution enables a state to function
smoothly to a certain extend and prevents violation of rights by setting a
parameter for the system as a whole.
1 comment:
Not necessarily! A constitution is not necessary for smooth functioning of a state. Take Britain for example.
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