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The South African Constitution inspires Democrats all over the world. Justify the statement.

The government run by the white Europeans in South Africa discriminated against the black people, restricted them from availing the facilities.

Nelson Mandela started the movement against Apartheid. Seeing the surge in protests, the white regime changed its policies, and the discriminatory laws were repealed.


The apartheid came to an end, and democracy was established in South Africa. New South Africa was build based on equality. South Africa framed the finest Constitution of the world that inspires Democrats all over.


1. It took two years of discussion to frame the Constitution.


2. The Constitution gave extensive rights to its citizens.


3. This new democracy of South Africa entitles both the Whites and Blacks to stay together in the nation, without the following racism.


4. While framing the Constitution, both the black majority and the white minority was afraid of safeguarding their interests.


5. After negotiations both the communities compromised to the principle of majority rule and principle of one person one vote.


6. They agreed that the majority would not take away the rights of the minority.


7. To make the above notions followed by the future generation, was possible only through a written document, which the Constitution fulfilled.


The Constitution is the inspiration for the world. From being the most undemocratic nation to framing the finest Constitution in the world, South Africa is an example for all the democratic nations. The Constitution is the example of the sheer dedication of the people who struggled for it.


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