A constitutional government by definition is a

[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2020 Prelims]  

(a) government by legislature

(b) popular government

(c) multi-party government

(d) limited government


A: Option d

  • The powers of the government are limited by means of the Fundamental Rights enshrined in the Part-III of the Indian Constitution, which are essentially given to us against the state actions.
  • Hence a constitutional government by definition is a form of limited government. Hence, Option 4 is correct.
  • A constitutional government may not have a legislatureHenceOption 1 is NOT correct.
    • For example, the USA has a constitutional government but a Presidential form of Government.
  • It could be a bi-party governmentand need not be a popular government and can instead be a monarchy. Hence, Option 2 and 3 are NOT correct.

Additional Information

  • A popular government may be defined as is controlled by the people by the election of executives and legislators.
  • A popular government may not always have a democratically elected government.
  • China has a constitution, but no multiparty system. Hence option 4 fits with the definition of a constitutional government.

Consider the following statements:                                                                   The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Consider the following statements:                                                         The Parliament of India can place a particular law in the Ninth Schedule of the Constitution of India. The validity of a law placed in the Ninth Schedule cannot be examined by any court and no judgement can be made on it. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:                                               

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