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Government Theory What factors should be considered in drawing up a Constitution?  

What factors should be considered in drawing up a Constitution?
 

Explanation

In drawing up a constitution, the following points should be noted:

(I) First the constitution has the introduction or the preamble, stating the ideological position of the constitution.

(ii) The functions, personnel and the relationship existing among the three organs of government.

(iii) The rights, duties and obligations of citizens to the state.

(iv) Method and the procedure for amending the constitution.

(v)The form or structure of government e.g. federal, unitary or confederal.

(vi) The systems of government e.g. parliamentary or presidential systems of government.

(vii) Whether to be found in one document or to be supplemented by organic laws.