Question

which of the following best states the constitutional principle of limited government?
government can only do what the courts give it authority to do.
government can only do what legislators give it authority to do.
government can only do what the people give it authority to do.
government can only do what the president gives it authority to do.

Explanation:

The constitutional principle of limited government is rooted in the idea that governmental authority originates from the people (popular sovereignty), and the government may only exercise powers explicitly granted to it by the people, typically through a constitution. The other options incorrectly attribute authority to a single branch (courts, legislators, president) rather than the ultimate source: the people.

Answer:

Government can only do what the people give it authority to do.