Political Science · Political Institutions in India
UGC NET August 2024 Political Science
Consider the statements about Constitutional Government and choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- 1. It is a form of limited government
- 2. One where Constitution is the basis of public authority
- 3. One where Prime Minister is the formal head of the state
- 4. One where there is always universal adult franchise
- 5. One where there is always limited adult franchise
A1 & 2 only ✓ Correct
B1, 2 & 3 only
C1, 2 & 5 only
D1, 2 & 4 only
Correct answer: (A) 1 & 2 only — A constitutional government is a limited government in which the Constitution is the basis of public authority, so statements one and two are correct.
Explanation
★A constitutional government is a limited government in which the Constitution is the basis of public authority, so statements one and two are correct.
★Constitutionalism means that governmental power is defined and limited by a constitution and the rule of law.
★A constitutional government checks arbitrary power through devices such as separation of powers, fundamental rights and judicial review.
★Statement three is wrong because the Prime Minister is the real executive head, while the President is the formal or nominal head of the State.
★Statement four is wrong because universal adult franchise, though a feature of Indian democracy, is not a defining condition of every constitutional government.
★Statement five is wrong because a limited adult franchise is not an essential or invariable feature either.
★Mere possession of a constitution does not make a government constitutional unless that constitution effectively limits power.
★For NET, distinguish constitutionalism (limited government) from a constitution as a document, and link it with the rule of law.
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