If a law reduces citizens' equality, how does the significance of rights appear?

Correct answer: As a basis to challenge an unjust law

Correct answer: C. In a constitutional democracy, a law is not automatically just merely because an authority has enacted it. Equality-related rights provide a standard for examining whether the law treats people unfairly or denies equal protection. If it conflicts with constitutional rights, affected citizens may use lawful procedures to challenge it before the appropriate institution or court. C is correct because rights supply the basis for questioning and seeking correction of unjust state action. A is wrong because respect for law does not mean accepting every law without constitutional examination. B is wrong because the purpose of rights is to restrain arbitrary power, not make government harsher. D is wrong because rights protect lawful criticism and remedies, not silence. This does not mean every disagreement makes a law invalid; the challenge must follow constitutional and legal procedures. Memory cue: rule of law means government is bound by law, while constitutional rights also help test whether laws respect basic equality.