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- The constitution is the fundamental and supreme law of the land.
- It is not just a book but a ‘Breathing document’.
- It guarantees the basic rights and freedoms of all citizens.
- It promotes national unity and social cohesion.
- It protects the rights of minorities and vulnerable groups.
- It provides for a peaceful and orderly transition of power.
- It provides a separation of power among executive, legislature and executive.
- A Constitution is not a static document.
- It can be amended to reflect changing needs and circumstances.
- The constitution is an important symbol of our nationhood.