Question 33

While all the given options describe important functions or goals associated with a Constitution, the chief or fundamental purpose of a Constitution is to establish a framework for governance and, critically, to define and limit the powers of the government. This limitation of power is essential to prevent tyranny, ensure accountability, and protect the rights and liberties of citizens. By delineating the powers of different branches of government, specifying their functions, and often including a Bill of Rights, a constitution prevents the arbitrary exercise of authority and ensures that the government operates within prescribed boundaries. The other options, such as determining objectives for laws, enabling creation of offices, or securing social justice, are either secondary functions or ultimate goals that are achieved through the primary mechanism of defining and limiting governmental power.