Why is judicial review of government decisions a balance rather than a conflict in democracy?

Correct answer: Because different institutions perform their constitutional roles

Direct answer: A is correct. In a constitutional democracy, government institutions have different responsibilities. The executive implements policies, Parliament makes laws, and the judiciary interprets the Constitution and examines whether public action follows it. Judicial review is therefore a check that prevents misuse of power and protects constitutional rights; it does not mean that courts are trying to run the government. A is correct because institutional limits and mutual checking create balance. B is wrong because judicial review does not transfer executive power to judges. C is wrong because Parliament remains important as the law-making body. D is wrong because judicial review depends precisely on the Constitution being applicable. Memory cue: checks and balances mean cooperation with constitutional limits, not institutional rivalry.