How does judicial review limit the power of majority in democracy?

Correct answer: By invalidating laws that violate the Constitution or fundamental rights

Direct answer: A is correct. Judicial review means that courts examine a law or government action to see whether it follows the Constitution. In a democracy, elected representatives normally make laws, but winning a majority does not give them unlimited power. The Constitution places limits on every organ of government and protects fundamental rights, including the rights of people who may be in a minority. If a law passed by a majority conflicts with the Constitution or violates a fundamental right, a competent court may declare that law invalid, wholly or partly. This protects constitutional supremacy and prevents temporary popular majorities from acting arbitrarily. Option B is wrong because courts do not routinely approve every bill before legislative discussion. Option C is wrong because a majority cannot lawfully override fundamental rights. Option D is wrong because the Election Commission conducts elections; it is not the ordinary institution that performs judicial review. Memory cue: majority rule operates under the Constitution, not above it.