Constitutions frequently enshrine lofty principals, and nobly assure protection of fundamental rights. The question is whether those guarantees are given meaning on the ground.
宪法大多崇尚崇高的原则，并高调保护基本权利。问题是，这些保证是否名副其实。如果最近事态可以为鉴，那么有理由对伊拉克持乐观态度。