UPSC Previous Year Question | Prelims GS | 2023

Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?

  1. It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
  2. It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
  3. It defines and limits the powers of government.
  4. It secures social justice, social equality and social security.

Answer

Correct Answer

It defines and limits the powers of government.

Explanation

The core, defining purpose of a Constitution, per constitutionalism theory, is to establish and limit the powers of the government to prevent arbitrary exercise of authority.

Topics: constitution, constitutionalism, limitation of government power, polity