In democracy what do rights remind the majority?

Majority is also bound by the Constitution and citizen dignity

Correct answer: D. Democracy allows decisions to be made by the majority, but majority rule is not unlimited. Constitutional rights protect every citizen, including people who belong to a minority or who disagree with the government. These rights prevent the majority from using its numerical strength to silence criticism, discriminate against a group or take away basic freedoms. A is wrong because no majority is above the law; constitutional government applies to all. B is wrong because minorities retain the same basic liberties and protections. C is wrong because silencing citizens violates democratic participation and free expression. The key distinction is between democratic majority rule and majoritarianism: the first works within constitutional limits, while the second tries to dominate without respecting rights. Memory cue: “majority decides, Constitution limits.”

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Democratic Rights. Topic: The significance of rights in a democracy.