Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the 'Constitution' of a country?
A
It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
B
It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
C
It defines and limits the powers of government.
Correct Answer
D
It secures social justice, social equality and social security.
Explanation
The core concept tested is **Constitutionalism**, which posits that the chief purpose of a constitution is to define and limit the powers of the government to prevent arbitrary rule and protect individual liberties. While option (b) is tempting because a constitution does provide the framework for creating political offices, this is merely a functional role; the fundamental *raison d'être* of a constitution in a democracy is to ensure a "limited government." Therefore, option (c) is the most accurate as it captures the essence of a constitution as a check on state authority.
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