If South Africa’s new constitution had included only majority will and no rights, what risk would have existed?

Correct answer: The protection of minorities and individuals would become weak

Correct answer: A, protection of minorities and individuals would become weak. Majority rule is an important part of democracy, but it cannot by itself guarantee justice. A temporary or permanent majority could use its numerical strength to ignore minorities, restrict individual freedom or continue discrimination. Constitutional rights place limits on government and majorities, ensuring that every person and group receives basic protection. A is correct because removing rights would leave minorities and individuals vulnerable to decisions made only by the majority. B is wrong because democracy is not complete when rights are absent. C is wrong because majority rule alone does not automatically end discrimination. D is wrong because exclusion and insecurity damage reconciliation. Memory cue: democracy means majority rule with minority protection, not majority power without limits.