[Solved] Which one of the following statements best reflects the chief purpose of the Constitution’ of a country? It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws. It enables the creation of political offices and a government. It defines and limits the powers of government. It secures social justice, social equality and social security.

Q63. Which one of the following statements best reflects the chief purpose of the Constitution’ of a country?

1. It determines the objective for the making of necessary laws.
2. It enables the creation of political offices and a government.
3. It defines and limits the powers of government.
4. It secures social justice, social equality and social security.

Answer: 3

The 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.

The fourth function of a constitution is to enable the government to fulfill the aspirations of a society and create conditions for a just society.

Finally, a constitution expresses the fundamental identity of a people. This means the people as a collective entity are agreeing to a basic set of norms about how one should be governed, and who should be governed etc.