Question

in the absence of a constitution the situation of might is right would develop in the state. with refuse to the statement, highlight the importance of the constitution

Answer 1

The concept of social contract or consensus may play a vital role in deterring the development of might is right situation in the absence of a constitution.

Step-by-step explanation:

• Constitution is a collection of basic principles and establishments that guides a state to govern itself. Its absence does not necessarily mean chaos or development of might is right situation in a state.
• As societies come together and develop a consensus among the people through the process of social contract, they leave behind many anti-societal elements such as might is right, killing, looting, etc., for the common good of all.
• The presence of a constitution is important in running or governing an efficient state. However, societies that came together initially came under a consensus and, therefore, most of the anti-societal elements were discarded from the beginning.
• The concept constitution developed slowly in time as the need for social, economic and political development became more important. Today, it acts as a guardian of a state and governs the people and state according to its principles and contents.