Core Meaning of Constitutional Government
Question
Constitutional government means
Options
a representative government of a nation with federal structure
a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers
a government whose Head enjoys real powers
a government limited by the terms of the Constitution
Explanation
The core concept of constitutionalism or a constitutional government is the presence of legal limitations placed on political authority. It signifies a system where state actions are bound by constitutional provisions, checking arbitrary exercises of power to preserve individual liberties. > Constitutional government is fundamentally defined by institutional limits placed on state power to prevent tyranny. Answer: (d).
Question details
Year
2021
Paper
GS Paper 1
Question
Q94
Subject
Polity
Sub-topic
Political Theory & Social Justice
Type
Factual single
Difficulty
Easy
Nature
Static
Source hint
M. Laxmikanth Indian Polity / Constitutionalism
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