Consider the following statements : A Constitutional Government is one which 1. places effective restrictions on individual liberty in the interest of State Authority 2. places effective restrictions on the Authority of the State in the interest of individual liberty Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

1. A Constitutional Government is fundamentally defined by the principle of limited government, where the powers of the State are defined and limited by a constitution. This limitation aims to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals. 2. Statement 1 is incorrect. While any government may place some restrictions on individual liberty (e.g., for public order), a defining feature of a Constitutional Government is not primarily the restriction of liberty in the interest of State Authority. Excessive restriction on liberty is characteristic of authoritarian, not constitutional, regimes. 3. Statement 2 is correct. The core idea of constitutionalism is that the Constitution places effective restrictions on the powers and Authority of the State precisely to safeguard individual liberty and prevent tyranny. It ensures that the State operates within the bounds of law and respects fundamental rights. Therefore, only statement 2 correctly describes a fundamental characteristic of a Constitutional Government.