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Correct Answer: Option (D) — A government limited by the terms of the Constitution
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Standard Reference VerifiedA constitutional government is defined by the principle of constitutionalism, which implies a limited government. Its powers are defined, delimited, and constrained by the fundamental law of the land (the Constitution) to prevent authoritarianism and protect individual rights.
When a question asks for the fundamental definition of a 'constitutional government', look for the core constitutional doctrine of 'limited government' constrained by constitutional terms.
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