Which term describes a government with no effective limits on government action?

• A. Constitutional Government
• B. Unlimited Government
• C. Limited Government
• D. Federalism

Answer: (B)

When we talk about how much power the government can exercise without constraints, the term that fits is unlimited government. In an unlimited government, there aren’t effective limits on what the government can do—laws, decisions, and actions can be taken without binding constitutional checks, independent courts, or strong accountability to the people. This stands in contrast to constitutional government, where a constitution and legal framework limit what rulers can do; and to limited government, where powers are restricted by law and institutions. Federalism deals with how power is divided between national and regional authorities, not whether there are limits on government action. In practice, unlimited government often aligns with autocratic systems where a central authority can act freely without legal or institutional constraint.