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WEEK 5
SUBJECT: CIVIC EDUCATION
CLASS: SS 1
TOPIC: PILLARS OF DEMOCRACY
CONTENT:
- The constitution: The definition, meaning and explanation of the constitution
- The characteristics of the constitution
SUB-TOPIC: 1. THE DEFINITION AND MEANING OF THE CONSTITUTION
The practice of democracy is based on certain institutions, doctrines and laws without which it becomes difficult to operate. These institutions, doctrines and laws are referred to as the major pillars of democracy. These pillars of democracy include the followings:
Pillars of democracy
- Constitution
- Arms of government
- Political party
- Free press
- Fundamental human right
- Independent judiciary
- Rule of law
- Civil society
MEANING OF CONSTITUTION
Constitution is defined as a document in which the organization of the government, its powers and limitations on the exercise of such powers, together with the relation to individuals are all carefully laid down. It is also referred to as a body of rules or regulations governing the affairs of an organized group.
TYPES OF CONSTITUTIONS
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