Joe Shearer
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the constitution is also given to the people, by the people. its also formed by the majoritarian view. each "law" passed in the GOP/house forms part of the constitution - which is again formed by the opinion of the group winning the election - decided by the majority.
Not correct, not for India. Look it up for yourself. There is a core that cannot be disturbed by subsequent generations with different thoughts on specific issues.
Also not correct for the original framing of the constitution, in a way. The majority did not act in the interests of the majority alone, but left ample leeway for the protection of the minorities, even for affirmative action that in subsequent years, a generation later, with the increasing squeeze on opportunities, became a conflict zone. But it remains.
But what of a Constitution that codifies discrimination?
Actually, the Indian Constitution does codify discrimination - in a back-handed kind of way. It defines a set of people as deserving favour and distinction in matters of education access and job access.