Fundamental Identity and Constitutions

Vocabulary flashcards based on the transcript discussing how a constitution forms the fundamental and collective identity of a people.

Fundamental identity of a people

A status expressed by a constitution, through which the people come into being as a collective entity by agreeing to a basic set of norms.

Collective entity

A group status that exists only through the basic constitution when individuals agree on how and who should be governed.

Basic set of norms

Rules regarding how one should be governed and who should be governed, which serve to form a collective identity.