Merits and demerits of the Republican Constitution of 1963 (Parliamentary) - SS2 Government Lesson Note

Merits of the Republican Constitution of 1963 (Parliamentary):

• ·         It established a parliamentary system of government, which allowed for greater representation and accountability of the people.
• ·         It guaranteed fundamental human rights, such as freedom of speech and religion.
• ·         It allowed for regional autonomy and revenue sharing, which promoted a sense of unity and cooperation among the regions.
• ·         It provided for the creation of new states, which allowed for the recognition of different ethnic and cultural groups.
• ·         It established an independent judiciary, which promoted the rule of law and protected citizens' rights.
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Demerits of the Republican Constitution of 1963 (Parliamentary):

• ·         The President was elected indirectly by an Electoral College, which could lead to a lack of popular mandate and legitimacy.
• ·         The bicameral legislature was expensive to maintain and could result in delays in passing important legislation.
• ·         The constitution did not address the issue of the concentration of power at the federal level, which could lead to marginalization of the regions.
• ·         The revenue sharing formula was unequal, with the federal government retaining a larger share of revenue.
• ·         The constitution did not address the issue of corruption, which could undermine the effectiveness of the government and erode public trust.