How does judicial independence give citizens safety in disagreeing with the government?

Correct answer: They can approach an impartial court if their rights are violated

Correct answer: A. In a constitutional democracy, citizens may criticise or disagree with government policies, but disagreement does not give anyone a right to break valid laws. The protection comes from an independent legal remedy: if the government unlawfully restricts speech, equality, liberty, property, or another protected interest, the affected person may approach a competent court. An independent judge can examine the action according to the Constitution and law rather than simply accepting the government’s explanation. A is correct because access to an impartial court reduces the fear that official power is final or unchecked. B is wrong because citizens cannot abolish Parliament through a court remedy. C is wrong because rights do not cancel lawful duties. D is wrong because legal disputes are resolved through authorised procedures, not personal decisions. Memory cue: independent courts protect lawful dissent, not lawlessness.