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?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Statement 1 is incorrect: The Constitution protects individual rights and liberties from the government's overreach.
Statement 2 is correct: 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.
Thus, statement one is incorrect and statement two is correct.