The Judiciary

Correct answer: A. Impartial judicial protection of rights and the Constitution

Explanation: The governing concept is judicial independence, which allows courts to review government action impartially. If executive pressure reduces that independence, courts may hesitate to question unlawful decisions or protect citizens against misuse of power. Therefore, impartial judicial protection of constitutional rights and the Constitution is the weakened democratic safeguard. Tax collection, campaigning, and publicity are administrative or political activities, not the central protection described here.

Correct answer: A. The judiciary protects the Constitution, rights, rule of law, institutional balance, and limited government

Explanation: The governing concept is constitutionalism. A judiciary settles disputes, interprets the Constitution, protects fundamental rights, applies the rule of law, and checks possible abuse of state power. These functions help maintain institutional balance and limited government. Thus option A gives the complete conclusion. The other options incorrectly reduce the judiciary to tax collection or election management, or falsely deny its essential connection with democracy.