Question

Discuss the demerits of a Flexible Constitution.

Give three demerits of a flexible constitution.

Answer 1

1. First, a flexible constitution is very often a source of instability. Flexibility enables the government in power to give it a desired dress and content.
2. Secondly, it is inappropriate for a federation. A federation's flexible constitution may allow the federal government or the governments of federating units to make unwelcome, simple, and even unilateral constitutional amendments.
3. Thirdly, according to Bryce, a flexible constitution may only work well in specific environmental circumstances; otherwise, it might lead to instability and problems.
   1. It requires that the exercise of sovereign power be supervised by morally upright and responsible leadership. The constitution's flexibility can be used by immature leaders to further their own limited and self-serving agendas.
   2. The majority of the state's citizens ought to be willing and engaged in politics. Only then will it be possible to stop the ruling group or party from abusing its flexibility.