The Characteristics of constitutional government are as below 

1. Supremacy of the constitution: In this system all the powers of government are laid down in accordance with the provisions of constitution. Government should function within the framework of the constitution.

2. Equality before law: Here law will apply to all the people equally. The benefits of law can be enjoyed by all the citizens irrespective of caste, creed, religion, social and economic status.

3. Individual liberty: In the constitutional government, all the citizens are enjoying the fundamental rights guaranteed by the constitutions. So constitution provides the rights to all the people and ensures protection.

4. Protects public interest: All people in the country should be lived under the purview’ of constitution. Violation of the provisions of constitution invites severe punishment. So constitution safeguards the interests of the people by protecting them from all the outside aggression.