Consider the following statements about Constitutional Government :
- 1. It is a form of limited government
- 2. One where Constitution is the basis of public authority
- 3. One where Monarch is the formal Head of the State
- 4. One where there is always universal adult franchise
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
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This question was previously asked in
UPSC CAPF – 2014
A Constitutional Government is defined as a government whose power is limited by a constitution. This aligns with statement 1: It is a form of limited government. Statement 2 is also correct: In a constitutional government, the constitution serves as the fundamental law and the basis of public authority; all governmental actions must be in accordance with the constitution.
A constitutional government is characterized by the limitation of state power by a constitution, which serves as the source and basis of public authority.