Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
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Answer: C. The main purpose of a Constitution is to set up the government and, most importantly, to limit its powers so that it cannot act arbitrarily against citizens. This idea is called constitutionalism.
Watch for: Option B is also a function of a constitution, but the question asks for the chief purpose.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Wrong because guiding law-making is a secondary function.
- B. Wrong because creating offices is a function, but limiting power is the chief purpose.
- D. Wrong because social justice is a goal some constitutions state, not the chief purpose of every constitution.
Source to check: NCERT Class 11 Indian Constitution at Work, Ch 1 Constitution: Why and How? (functions of a constitution)
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