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> Loads of dictatorships and single-party oligarchies have undemocratic constitutions.

In many cases the issue is opposite. Many populist autocrats abuse democracies with constitution that can be changed too easily, so after one big win in election they can dismantle all checks and balances and independent institutions in the country.




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