TU why democracy is hard

Draft a constitution

Does your country of origin have a constitution that outlines its fundamental principles? Would you have liked to contribute to its drafting?

As part of our non-core Why Democracy is Hard course, led by Prof. Marc Smyrl, we were invited to a workshop aimed at collectively drafting the constitution of a fictional country called IDILIA. This activity led us to reflect on several questions:
Is it relevant to establish a legislative body in our nation? How many authorities would be adequate for it to function? How should representatives be chosen? How can the fairness of the system be guaranteed? How can a text be drafted that is clear and accessible to all citizens?

These questions, among others, have contributed to deepening our understanding of fundamental principles such as sovereignty, freedom, equality, and participation in the construction and functioning of a democratic society.

What is a Non-Core teaching unit?

This is an introductory course to a new discipline, allowing our students to develop multidisciplinary knowledge aimed at encouraging critical thinking and scientific inquiry.

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