In a democratic government, what is considered before taking a policy decision?

Correct answer: Public interest and the Constitution

Correct answer: A, public interest and the Constitution. Before adopting a policy, a democratic government should ask whether the decision serves people’s needs and whether it follows constitutional principles, laws, and rights. A policy is not legitimate merely because it benefits a powerful person or group; it must be made through proper institutions and within legal limits. B is wrong because private profit alone cannot be the basis of a public decision. C is wrong because rumours are unverified and cannot replace evidence, discussion, or lawful procedure. D is wrong because entertainment is not the central test for a government policy. The Constitution provides the framework, while public interest gives the decision its democratic purpose. Memory cue: democracy means “people’s welfare within constitutional rules.”