Constitutional Government Limitations
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What is constitutional government an antithesis of?

  • Rule of law
  • Arbitrary rule (correct)
  • Popular sovereignty
  • Separation of powers
  • Which of the following is a characteristic of a constitutional government?

  • No system of checks and balances
  • Unlimited power in the hands of the rulers
  • Limitations on the exercise of power (correct)
  • No separation of powers
  • What is another name for the concept of a limited government?

  • Constitutionalism (correct)
  • Totalitarianism
  • Authoritarianism
  • Democracy
  • What is the opposite of constitutional government?

    <p>Arbitrary government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of constitutionalism?

    <p>To limit the power of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of a constitutional government, according to Carl J. Friedrich?

    <p>The rulers are subject to a body of rules and principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the characteristics of a good constitution?

    <p>It should be precise and concise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of constitutionalism in a political order?

    <p>To limit the power of government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a necessary condition for a government to be classified as constitutional?

    <p>The rulers are subject to a body of rules and principles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the functions of a constitution?

    <p>To divide or share power between different layers of government or sub-state communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of constitution is the outcome of a slow and gradual evolutionary process?

    <p>Evolved constitution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an important aspect of a constitution's adaptability?

    <p>It should be dynamic and able to adapt to changing situations and requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the things a constitution can do to citizens?

    <p>Declare and define their rights and duties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the things a constitution can do?

    <p>Establish and regulate the political institutions of the community</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the ways a constitution can commit states?

    <p>To particular social, economic, or developmental goals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the things a constitution can do regarding religion?

    <p>Declare the official religious identity of the state and demarcate relationships between sacred and secular authorities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary feature of a democratic government?

    <p>Responsible and accountable government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a principle of constitutionalism?

    <p>Free market economy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the central government in establishing regional branches of the National Commission?

    <p>It must consult with the National Commission before establishing regional branches</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019?

    <p>To repeal and replace the earlier Consumer Protection Act, 1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is the constitutional scholar mentioned in the text?

    <p>Louis Henkin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many elements of constitutionalism are identified by Louis Henkin?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the three-tier Consumer dispute redressal machinery?

    <p>To protect consumer rights</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At which levels is the Consumer dispute redressal machinery established?

    <p>District, State, and National levels</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Constitutional Government

    • Constitutional government is not limited only by the desires and capacities of those who exercise power.
    • It can only be classified as constitutional when the rulers are subject to a body of rules and principles that limit the exercise of their power.

    Characteristics of Constitutionalism

    • It desires a political order in which the power of the government is limited.
    • It is another name for the concept of a limited government.

    Features of Constitutional Government

    • Popular sovereignty
    • Rule of law
    • It can declare and define the rights and duties of citizens.
    • It can establish and regulate the political institutions of the community.
    • It can divide or share power between different layers of government or sub-state communities.
    • It can declare the official religious identity of the state and demarcate relationships between sacred and secular authorities.
    • It can commit states to particular social, economic, or developmental goals.

    Qualities of a Good Constitution

    • Brevity: A constitution should be precise and to the point.
    • Democratic government (responsible and accountable government)
    • Separation of powers (checks and balances)
    • An independent judiciary
    • Civilian control of the military
    • Police governed by law and judicial control
    • Respect for individual rights

    Elements of Constitutionalism

    • 8 elements (features or principles) of constitutionalism identified by Louis Henkin:
      • Not specified in the text

    Classification of Constitutions

    • Evolved and enacted constitutions
    • Enacted constitutions: outcome of a slow and gradual evolutionary process
    • Evolved constitutions: provisions contained in the form of conventions, practices, principles, and judicial decisions

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