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“When institutions are perceived as partisan, even lawful actions lose moral legitimacy.” Discuss the ethical importance of institutional neutrality in a democracy.

Q9. “When institutions are perceived as partisan, even lawful actions lose moral legitimacy.” Discuss the ethical importance of institutional neutrality in a democracy. (10 M)

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