Observation

The question was not popular. The weakness of this question is attributed to the fact that candidates did not understand that constitutionalism and the rule of law is the most integral part of democracy. The candidates were expected to provide the following answers to the question:

REASONS WHY THERE CANNOT BE A DEMOCRACY WITHOUT A CONSTITUTION          

1. Constitution is the bedrock for democratic governance.


2. It is a defence against anti-democratic forces/safeguards democracy.


3. The constitution is supreme in any democratic state.


4. Constitution stipulates the term of office for public office holders.


5. It guarantees smooth and peaceful change of government as stated in constitution.


6. It stipulates powers and composition of government in a democracy.


7. It ensures fairness and equity among individuals, groups and governments in a democracy


8. Fundamental human rights that citizens / human enjoy in a democracy are stated in the constitution.


9. Popular sovereignty as a pillar of democracy is guaranteed by the constitution.


10. Majority rule and minority rights as a pillar of democracy is guaranteed by constitution.


11. It ensures limited government (i.e. made possible as stated in the constitution through limitations on the powers of government


12. Constitution prevents dictatorship through separation of powers/checks and balances in a democracy.