Judicial review does not merely stop policy-making; what kind of limit does it set in democracy?

Correct answer: Policy must remain within the Constitution and fundamental rights

Correct answer: A. Judicial review means that courts can examine whether a law, government action or policy is consistent with the Constitution. The Constitution is the highest legal framework, and fundamental rights protect citizens from arbitrary or discriminatory state action. Therefore, elected governments may make policies, but their power is not unlimited. If a measure violates constitutional provisions or rights, a competent court may declare the offending part invalid or require it to be corrected. This is a constitutional check, not a replacement of the elected government by judges. B is wrong because policies are meant to serve the public, not only judges. C is wrong because Parliament has an important law-making role. D is wrong because the Council of Ministers does not have to seek a court order for every ordinary decision. Memory cue: “Judicial review checks constitutional boundaries; it does not write every policy.”