TU Non-core why democracy is hard

Drafting a constitution

Does your home country have a constitution outlining its fundamental principles? Would you have liked to contribute to its drafting?

As part of our non-core project Why Democracy is hard, led by Prof. Marc Smyrl, we were invited to take part in a workshop aimed at collectively drafting the constitution of a fictitious country called IDILIA. This activity led us to reflect on a number of questions:
Is it appropriate to institute a legislature in our nation? What number of authorities would be appropriate for its operation? How should representatives be chosen? How can we guarantee the fairness of the system? How can we draft a text that is clear and accessible to all citizens?

These questions, among others, have helped deepen 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, enabling our students to develop multidisciplinary knowledge designed to encourage critical thinking and the scientific approach.

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