A
government by legislature
B
popular government
C
multi-party government
D
limited government
Correct answer: (d) limited government
Explanation
- A
government by legislature
Government by legislature. Parliamentary, not the definition of constitutional.
- B
popular government
Popular government. Democracy, not limited government.
- C
multi-party government
Multi-party government. A party-system fact.
- D
limited government
Limited government. Public power bounded by a constitution.
Summary. Official key is (d). A constitutional government is limited government — power under, and limited by, a constitution. Legislature, popularity and multi-party cabinets are other ideas.
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