How does the judiciary create checks and balances in a democracy?

Correct answer: By reviewing government actions and laws for constitutionality

Answer: A, by reviewing government actions and laws for constitutionality. In a democracy, power is divided among institutions so that no single organ can act without limits. The legislature makes laws, the executive implements policies, and the judiciary interprets laws and examines whether government action follows the Constitution. Through judicial review, a court can protect constitutional provisions and rights when an action crosses legal limits. This creates a check on power, while respecting the separate roles of other institutions. A is correct because constitutional review is a judicial check. B is wrong because Parliament is not removed from elections; its members are chosen through the electoral process. C is wrong because appointing ministers is not the judiciary’s regular role. D is wrong because voter lists are prepared and managed through the election system, not by courts. Memory cue: checks and balances mean power checks power under the Constitution.