Which term describes a government in which the highest authority is defined by a constitution and operates under its laws?

• A. Constitutional
• B. Totalitarian
• C. Democracy
• D. Anarchy

Answer: (A)

The main idea here is rule by a constitution and the limitation of power by law. A constitutional government is defined by a constitution that sets who holds authority and what powers they have, and everyone, including those in power, must operate within that legal framework. This keeps the government from acting arbitrarily and protects rights through the rule of law. Totalitarian systems concentrate power and ignore legal limits, anarchy means there is no government at all, and while democracies often operate within constitutional frameworks, the specific term described is constitutional.