How does the judiciary check government power?

Correct answer: By examining the legality of government actions

Direct answer: A is correct. The judiciary checks whether government laws, orders and actions follow the Constitution and other valid laws. First, the government takes an action; then a court can examine its legal basis. If the action violates a constitutional provision or a legal right, the court may declare it invalid, cancel it, or issue suitable directions. This power is called judicial review and supports the rule of law. A is correct because it describes this checking function. B is wrong because elections are contested by political parties or candidates, not courts. C is wrong because publicity is an executive or administrative task. D is wrong because tax collection is mainly an executive responsibility authorised by law. Memory cue: judicial review means “review the government’s action against the Constitution.”