Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which - 1. Places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. Places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Indian Polity

Prelims 2014

Consider the following statements: A Constitutional Government is one which -

Places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority
Places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Explanation

A core principle of a constitutional government is limited government. This means the government's power is not absolute and is restricted by a constitution.

The Constitution protects individual rights and liberties from the government's overreach. Thus, statement one is incorrect and statement two is correct.

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