PO210 UNIT 5 DISCUSSION

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S. Nasser, Instr. PO 210 Unit 5 Discussion 1. Given the strains facing contemporary democracy, make an argument for which set of characteristics ( federal v. unitary, strong v. general constitutions ) are best suited to delivering a substantively democracy response to contemporary political challenges? It is arguable that federal systems with strong constitutions are better equipped to deal with contemporary challenges to democracy. Federal systems help to protect democracy by providing a way for different regions or groups within a country to have a say in the country's affairs. This can help to prevent the rise of extremist groups or parties that might otherwise threaten democracy. Strong constitutions also help to protect democracy by setting out clear rules and limits on the powers of the government. This can help to prevent the abuse of power and safeguard the rights of citizens. When it comes to handling the challenges of the twenty-first century, a constitution can be a real asset. By providing a means of judiciously updating and adapting governance, and by establishing a framework for the exercise of power in order to preserve those governance structures, constitutions help us handle the rough seas of change without going under. How much you need your constitution may vary based on the structure of your government. If your government is a unitary system, then you have one central body that oversees all operations, and all governmental functions are executed through that body alone. In this case, there is no need for a constitution—the unitary body just needs some rules by which it operates. In contrast, if you're operating under a federal system, then you have multiple elements of governance working together to run things. The states that make up your federation all have their own governments, but they also share power at the national level through a parliamentary system that combines all state governments into one democratic body. In this case, you will definitely want some rules for how everything works—and here's where constitutions come in. Dickovick, J. T., & Eastwood, J. (2018). Comparative Politics: Integrating Theories, Methods, and Cases (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press Academic US. https://mbsdirect.vitalsource.com/books/9780190086305 Links to an external site.
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