What does Limited Government mean?

• A. The government has unlimited powers.
• B. The government has the powers granted to it in the Constitution, but can ignore them during emergencies.
• C. There are established and respected restraints on government power.
• D. The government can suspend rights without due process in crises.

Answer: (C)

Limited Government means the government's authority is bounded by law and a constitution, so it cannot act at will. This framework lays out what each branch can do and protects fundamental rights, creating checks and balances that prevent tyranny. Because power is constrained and subject to the rule of law, government actions must follow due process and respect civil liberties, even in challenging times. That’s why the best answer describes established and respected restraints on government power. The other ideas—unlimited power, ignoring the Constitution during emergencies, or suspending rights without due process—go against the idea of government being bound by law and by rights.