{"id":20462,"date":"2023-12-28T06:35:55","date_gmt":"2023-12-28T06:35:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=20462"},"modified":"2024-01-29T05:56:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T05:56:25","slug":"what-is-meant-by-the-term-constitutional-morality-how-does-one-uphold-constitutional-morality-150-words-10-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-the-term-constitutional-morality-how-does-one-uphold-constitutional-morality-150-words-10-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"What is meant by the term &#8216;constitutional morality&#8217;? How does one uphold constitutional morality? (150 Words, 10 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Constitutional morality refers to the adherence and commitment to the principles, values, and spirit enshrined in a constitution. It goes beyond legal compliance and embodies a collective understanding of justice, equality, and fundamental rights within the constitutional framework. Essentially, it is a shared commitment to the ideals that form the foundation of a nation&#8217;s constitution. Upholding constitutional morality involves respecting the rule of law, promoting inclusivity, and safeguarding individual liberties. Citizens and public officials alike play a pivotal role in maintaining constitutional morality by being aware of and adhering to constitutional principles in their daily lives. This includes supporting legal and policy measures that align with constitutional values, engaging in informed civic participation, and fostering a culture of accountability. Ultimately, upholding constitutional morality requires a continuous effort to ensure that the ideals of justice, liberty, and equality remain at the forefront of societal and governmental actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0f704e73b8\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e0f704e73b8\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-the-term-constitutional-morality-how-does-one-uphold-constitutional-morality-150-words-10-marks\/#Decoding_the_Question\" title=\"Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Decoding the Question:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-the-term-constitutional-morality-how-does-one-uphold-constitutional-morality-150-words-10-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-the-term-constitutional-morality-how-does-one-uphold-constitutional-morality-150-words-10-marks\/#Constitutional_morality\" title=\"Constitutional morality:&nbsp;&nbsp;\">Constitutional morality:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-the-term-constitutional-morality-how-does-one-uphold-constitutional-morality-150-words-10-marks\/#Constitutional_morality_can_be_upheld_by\" title=\"Constitutional morality can be upheld by:&nbsp;\">Constitutional morality can be upheld by:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-the-term-constitutional-morality-how-does-one-uphold-constitutional-morality-150-words-10-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-is-meant-by-the-term-constitutional-morality-how-does-one-uphold-constitutional-morality-150-words-10-marks\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Decoding_the_Question\"><\/span><strong>Decoding the Question:&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In the Introduction, define Constitutional morality.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body,&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Write a few points about Constitutional morality with examples.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Explain how Constitutional morality can be upheld.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Conclude, by mentioning the importance of Constitutional morality.&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span><strong>Answer:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <strong>Dr. B. R. Ambedkar,<\/strong> Constitutional morality means effective coordination between the conflicting interests of people and the administrative cooperation to resolve them without any confrontation amongst the various groups working toward the realization of their ends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;In <strong>classicist George Grote\u2019s<\/strong> perspective, it means \u201cparamount reverence for the forms of the constitution, enforcing obedience to authority and acting under and within these forms, yet combined with the habit of open speech, of action subject only to definite legal control, and unrestrained censure of those very authorities.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42412 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/10-585x137.png 585w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1280px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1280\/300;\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\">UPSC Essay Course<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_morality\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional morality:<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Constitutional morality involves adherence to Constitutional principles of democracy like, commitment to liberty, Constitutional supremacy, parliamentary form of government and self-restraint, rule of law, equality, etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Example: In the Supreme Court\u2019s Sabarimala verdict religious freedom, gender equality, and the right of women to worship guaranteed under Articles 14, 21, and 25 of the Constitution was reinstated which struck down the practice of banning entry of women of a certain age to the Sabarimala temple in Kerala as unconstitutional.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li>Constitutional morality here went against social morality that discriminates against women based on biological reasons like menstruation.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Constitutional_morality_can_be_upheld_by\"><\/span><strong>Constitutional morality can be upheld by:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>By letting constitutional morality guide the Court\u2019s decision instead of popular morality while interpreting the Constitution.&nbsp;<\/li><li>By locating the content and contours of constitutional morality so that it is not being ignorantly and dangerously used in courts.&nbsp;<\/li><li>By committing to the values like constitutional supremacy, rule of law, liberty, equality, parliamentary form of government, self-restraint intolerance for corruption, etc.&nbsp;<\/li><li>By using it as an aid in making choices because it can give another set of clues while searching for constitutional meaning in cases wherein the words of the constitutional clause can be read in different ways.&nbsp;<\/li><li>By having paramount reverence for the forms of the constitution, enforcing obedience to authority, and acting under and within these forms.&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Public conscience, moral order, and constitutional morality- ethics of politicians, that constitute the core of policy-making, must be very sound and strong if democracy is to survive for a long period of progress and prosperity of the people. Constitutional morality is a governing ideal that reflects the need to preserve the public trust in democratic institutions. It is significant for constitutional laws to be effective in implementation. 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