... a Constitution the following gives some insight into the function it should perform: 'the rules and practices that determine the composition and function of the organs of government in a state and regulate the relationship between the individual and the state'3 This does not fully address all the functions a Constitution should perform, however for the purposes of the question this definition is sufficient. The issue of the 'lack of democracy' has also been much debated over the years. 'The fate of the construction of the Community will be decided or, rather, will be reflected in institutional matters over the coming 10 years. The institutions of a European Union of 25 Member States cannot be the same as those of a European Community of 12. They must be different. The problem will be, not only to preserve the qualities of efficacy, democracy and transparency which these institutions have undeniably acquired, but also ...

See this essay or coursework document in full right now