Limited Government
/ˈlɪmɪtɪd ˈɡʌvərnmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A political principle restricting governmental powers to those granted by law or constitution.
The doctrine of limited government ensures that the state cannot arbitrarily infringe on individual rights.
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Commentary
Limited government is a foundational principle in constitutional law emphasizing legally constrained state power to protect individual liberties.
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