From South Africa's experience, which major role of a constitution is understood?

Correct answer: It can unite a deeply divided society through shared values

Correct answer: B. A constitution is a basic set of rules and principles for governing a country. South Africa had been deeply divided by apartheid, so its new constitutional order had to do more than name office-holders. It had to establish equal citizenship, protect rights, limit unfair power, and provide rules accepted by different communities. Shared constitutional values can help people who have suffered conflict or discrimination live under a common democratic framework. A is wrong because a constitution does not merely list leaders; it defines institutions, powers, rights, and duties. B is correct because it captures the unifying and guiding role of a constitution. C is wrong because constitutions normally provide the framework for elections rather than abolishing them. D is wrong because a democratic constitution protects citizens’ rights. Memory cue: constitution means common rules and shared values, not a leaders’ list.