Civil Services Prep

Prelims 2023 · Polity and Constitution · Question 13

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

It defines and limits the powers of government.

(a) A Constitution may state goals and guide law-making, but that is not its chief purpose. Verdict: Not the best answer.

(b) A Constitution does create political institutions and offices, but mere creation of government is only one function. Verdict: Incomplete.

(c) The core purpose of a Constitution is to organize government and limit its powers to prevent arbitrariness and protect liberty. Verdict: Correct.

(d) Securing justice, equality and security can be constitutional goals, but they are not the universal chief purpose of every Constitution. Verdict: Not the best answer.

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