Constitutional government means
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Answer: D. A constitutional government is one whose powers are limited by a constitution. It must act within the rules and limits the constitution sets, which protects people from arbitrary rule.
Watch for: Do not confuse the type of executive with the core idea of limited government.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because a constitutional government need not be federal.
- B. Wrong because a nominal head is a parliamentary feature, not the definition.
- C. Wrong because a head with real powers is a presidential feature, not the definition.
Source to check: NCERT Class 11, Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 1 Constitution: Why and How
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