Which one of the following statements best reflects the Chief purpose of the ‘Constitution’ of a country?

        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.

        (d)   It secures social justice, social equality and social security.

13.C

  • first function of a constitution is to provide a set of basic rules that allow for minimal coordination amongst members of a society.
  • The second function of a constitution is to specify who has the power to make decisions in a society. It decides how the government will be constituted
  • o the third function of a constitution is to set some limits on what a government can impose on its citizens. These limits are fundamental in the sense that government may never trespass them

Source: NCERT