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Laws and Dissent
Laws
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Laws
are the rules or norms that regulate the behavior and conduct of the people in a society.
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They are formulated for the
welfare
of the people and in accordance with the
fundamental principles
of the country.
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Laws are also meant to bring about
social change
and establish an
egalitarian society
.
- They help to curb the social evils and protect the rights and interests of the people.
Dissent
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Dissent
is the
expression of disagreement or opposition
to a law or a policy. It is a way of challenging the authority or legitimacy of the government or its institutions.
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Dissent can be expressed in various forms, such as
protests, demonstrations, strikes, civil disobedience
, etc.
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Dissent can also be
constructive or destructive,
peaceful or violent, individual or collective
, etc.
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Dissent is an important aspect of democracy as it
allows the people to voice their opinions and grievances.
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It also helps to c
heck the misuse or abuse
of power by the government.
- However, dissent should be exercised in a responsible and lawful manner.
