If a powerful group wants to bend laws in its favour, why is a constitution necessary?

Correct answer: It gives a higher test of equality and rights

Correct answer: A. In a democracy, a constitution is not merely a plan for creating government; it also limits government and protects citizens. It lays down principles such as equality, liberty, and protection from arbitrary treatment. Therefore, a law or government action can be examined against these higher constitutional standards. A powerful group cannot claim that its strength alone makes its actions fair. A is correct because constitutional rights provide a standard against which laws and decisions can be judged, especially when weaker groups may be harmed. B is wrong because the constitution does not give powerful groups unlimited freedom. C is the opposite of constitutional protection: rights are meant to protect weaker as well as stronger citizens. D is wrong because the constitution makes law more accountable, not useless. Memory cue: the constitution is a shield against majoritarian or powerful-group misuse of authority.