Question

A constitutional government by definition is a
1. government by legislature
2. popular government
3. multi-party government
4. limited government

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : limited government

The Correct Answer is Limited government.

• The powers of the government are limited by means of the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Part-III of the Indian Constitution, which are essentially given to us against the state actions.
• Hence a constitutional government by definition is a form of limited government. Hence, Statement 4 is correct.
• A constitutional government may not have a legislature. Hence, Option 1 is NOT correct.
  • For example, the USA has a constitutional government but a Presidential form of Government.
• It could be a bi-party government and need not be a popular government and can instead be a monarchy. Hence, Option 2 and 3 are NOT correct.

• A popular government may be defined as is controlled by the people by the election of executives and legislators.
• A popular government may not always have a democratically elected government.
• China has a constitution but no multiparty system. Hence option 4 fits with the definition of a constitutional government.