If the state frightens citizens into silence before they protest what is the condition of rights?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: Rights may exist in the Constitution or law, but their actual exercise becomes weak
Frightening citizens into silence prevents them from genuinely exercising freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest. Thus, even if rights are written in the Constitution or law, they become weak in practice. Option C is incorrect because the rule of law means that state power is limited by law and citizens’ rights, not maintained through fear. Exam tip: In a democracy, rights are meaningful only when people can exercise them without fear.
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What is the correct answer to this question?
Rights may exist in the Constitution or law, but their actual exercise becomes weak
Why is this the correct answer?
Frightening citizens into silence prevents them from genuinely exercising freedom of expression and the right to peaceful protest. Thus, even if rights are written in the Constitution or law, they become weak in practice. Option C is incorrect because the rule of law means that state power is limited by law and citizens’ rights, not maintained through fear. Exam tip: In a democracy, rights are meaningful only when people can exercise them without fear.
Which subject and chapter does this question cover?
This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: What is Democracy? Why Democracy?. Topic: Rule of law and respect for rights.
