Q7 · UPSC Prelims 2020 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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A constitutional government by definition is a

A government by legislature
B popular government
C multi-party government
D limited government

Correct answer: (d) limited government

Explanation

  1. A

    government by legislature

    Government by legislature. Parliamentary, not the definition of constitutional.

  2. B

    popular government

    Popular government. Democracy, not limited government.

  3. C

    multi-party government

    Multi-party government. A party-system fact.

  4. 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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