How does a constitution give citizens a basis to question the government?

Correct answer: By giving rules about rights and accountability

Direct answer: C, by giving rules about rights and accountability. A constitution states what rights citizens possess and what duties, limits, and procedures bind the government. Citizens can therefore ask whether a policy or official action is consistent with constitutional standards. Elected representatives and public institutions are expected to explain and justify their decisions, while courts and other lawful mechanisms may examine violations. A is wrong because constitutional democracy protects expression and questioning rather than demanding silence. B is wrong because the government is subject to law, not above it. D is wrong because courts provide an important route for seeking remedies; closing them would remove accountability. Questioning does not mean rejecting every government decision; it means evaluating public power against agreed rules. Memory cue: rights give citizens a voice, and accountability gives that voice a standard.