If people have the right to peaceful criticism, what is the effect on government?

Correct answer: Government becomes more accountable

The direct answer is A, the government becomes more accountable. Peaceful criticism allows citizens to point out mistakes, demand explanations, and ask leaders to improve decisions without violence. Step by step: citizens observe a policy or action; they express disagreement peacefully; the government hears public reasons and criticism; it must explain, correct, or defend its action; this makes it answerable to the people. Option A is correct because accountability means having to explain and take responsibility for public decisions. Option B is wrong because criticism reminds government that it is subject to law, not above it. Option C is wrong because a criticism right strengthens, rather than ends, rights. Option D is wrong because courts do not close merely because citizens criticise government. Peaceful criticism is different from violence or unlawful harm. Memory cue: criticism asks power to answer.