What benefit does an ordinary citizen get from judicial independence?

Correct answer: Chance of getting fair justice increases

Correct answer: A, the chance of receiving fair justice increases. Judicial independence means that judges can decide cases according to the Constitution, law and evidence without improper pressure from the government, powerful people or political groups. This matters to an ordinary citizen because even a person with little money or influence should be able to present a grievance and receive an impartial hearing. Independence does not promise that every citizen will win a case; it protects a fair process and reduces the risk of outside interference. Option A is correct because it describes this direct benefit. Option B is wrong: judicial independence does not automatically cancel or waive taxes. Option C is wrong: voting rights are not doubled by an independent judiciary; democratic elections follow the principle of one person, one vote. Option D is wrong: judicial independence does not give anyone a ministerial position. The judiciary gives decisions in cases, while political appointments and elections belong to different constitutional processes. Memory cue: “independent judge, fair hearing.”