Q94 · UPSC Prelims 2021 · Set A · Polity and Governance

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Constitutional government means

A a representative government of a nation with federal structure
B a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers
C a government whose Head enjoys real powers
D a government limited by the terms of the Constitution

Correct answer: (d) a government limited by the terms of the Constitution

Explanation

  1. A

    a representative government of a nation with federal structure

    Federal representative government. One form, not the meaning of ‘constitutional’.

  2. B

    a government whose Head enjoys nominal powers

    Nominal head. Parliamentary, not the definition.

  3. C

    a government whose Head enjoys real powers

    Real-power head. Presidential, not the definition.

  4. D

    a government limited by the terms of the Constitution

    A government limited by the Constitution. Constitutionalism.

Summary. Official key is (d). Constitutional government means public power is limited by a constitution — not federalism, and not whether the head is nominal or real.

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