Questions on Constitutional Design

Why do we need a constitution?

How are the constitutions drawn up?

Who designs them and in what way?

What are the values that shape the constitutions in democratic states?

Once a constitution is accepted, can we make changes later as required by the changing conditions?

What was Nelson Mandela's ideal for society?

What system of racial discrimination was unique to South Africa?

What did the apartheid system forbid blacks from doing?

What actions did the blacks, coloured, and Indians take against the apartheid system?

What changes occurred in the government as protests against apartheid increased?