If a court declares a policy unconstitutional, what does it mean?

Correct answer: The policy does not conform to the Constitution’s provisions or principles.

Correct answer: A. The Constitution is the highest legal framework, so laws and government policies must follow its provisions and principles. Through judicial review, a competent court can examine whether a policy violates constitutional rights, exceeds legal authority or conflicts with constitutional requirements. If it is declared unconstitutional, the policy cannot be enforced in the form that the court has found invalid, subject to the court’s directions and the legal process. A is correct because “unconstitutional” means inconsistent with the Constitution, not merely unpopular. B is wrong because electoral success does not automatically make a policy constitutional. C is wrong because media organisations do not pass laws. D is wrong because a court’s decision does not turn a public policy into a private rule. Memory cue: constitutional review asks, “Does this action fit the Constitution?”