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 principle of limited government in a constitutional context is rooted in the idea that the government's power is derived from the people. In a democratic - constitutional framework, the people are the sovereign. Courts interpret the law (which is based on the will of the people), legislators make laws (ideally representing the people's interests), and the president (in a presidential system) is an executive chosen (directly or indirectly) by the people. The fundamental source of government authority is the people.

Answer:

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