Constitutionalism primarily means that government power is

Correct answer: B. Limited and exercised according to constitutional rules

  • A. Concentrated in a permanently elected executive
  • B. Limited and exercised according to constitutional rules
  • C. Granted to citizens only during elections
  • D. Controlled exclusively by the armed forces

Explanation

Constitutionalism requires public power to be limited and exercised according to constitutional principles. A written constitution alone does not guarantee constitutionalism if officials can act without effective legal restraints.

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