How does a Constitution protect the long-term goals of a country?

Correct answer: By giving a stable base to basic ideals and rules

Direct answer: A is correct. Governments may change after elections, but a country needs some continuing principles so that its basic direction does not change with every temporary political decision. A Constitution records foundational ideals, rights, institutions, and procedures. These provide a stable framework for pursuing goals such as justice, equality, liberty, and accountable government. The framework is not necessarily unchangeable; constitutional amendment may be possible through prescribed procedures, but ordinary governments cannot simply ignore it. Option A is correct because stable ideals and rules connect present decisions with long-term national purposes. B is wrong because arbitrary freedom for every government would destroy continuity and accountability. C is wrong because removing rights contradicts constitutional protection and democratic goals. D is wrong because secret rules cannot provide public guidance or accountability. Memory cue: governments may change, but constitutional direction gives continuity.