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| 20.17 |
The constitution
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| The third element of a society's structure is its constitution. The constitution may be comprehensive, or simple an addendum to the principle instrument of power- its state creed. | ||
| Most societies have developed some level of sophistication in the way they have constructed their constitution. | ||
| 20.17.1 | Key elements of a constitution | |
| Transference of power from the State Creed to the Body Politic | ||
| The primary requirement of the Constitution of a country is to transfer power from the State Creed to the Body Politic, whether it be an elected government, a monarch, or even a dictator. | ||
| The State of the Vatican claims its legitimacy in the supposed creed by Emperor Constantine bequeathing the Imperial colours and instruments to the Pope. | ||
| Many more countries historically then claim their legitimacy in the bequeathing of spiritual blessing from Rome to their leading families. | ||
| 20.17.2 | Definition of the body politic | |
| The Constitution is essential in defining the elements of the body politic. The constitution is the instrument of power of legitimacy, in that it outlines the fundamental structure and connection between a higher power (usually a monotheistic concept of god) and the founders of the nation. | ||
| 20.17.3 | Function of the body politic | |
| Function of the body politic- is essential in being able to establish the means by which the body politic functions. | ||
| In the case of pure democratic examples, the state creed instrument has expressed the will of the people. In contrast, the more enduring and powerful of state creeds of democratic countries have also sought to transfer religious legitimacy of their actions. | ||
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