What does constitutional mean?

• A. Permitted by the constitution of a country, group or business
• B. Related to the constitution of a country, group or business
• C. Related to law
• D. A system of government

Answer: (B)

Constitutional describes anything that has to do with the constitution—the document that lays out a country’s basic laws and principles (or the fundamental rules of an organization). When we use it, we’re pointing to a connection with that framework, not just any law or system. For example, constitutional rights are rights guaranteed by the constitution, constitutional amendments are changes to that document, and a constitutional monarchy refers to a government anchored in its constitution. That direct link to the constitution is why this option is the best fit. The other ideas are broader or refer to a different concept: permission by the constitution is a narrower angle, “related to law” is too general, and “a system of government” is a noun phrase rather than the adjective meaning.