In which condition do rights distinguish democracy from dictatorship?

Correct answer: When citizens can criticise government and seek justice

Correct answer: D. In a democracy, government power is limited by law and citizens are not expected to accept every official decision silently. People should be able to express criticism peacefully, raise concerns, organise lawfully, and approach appropriate institutions when their rights are threatened. Courts and other legal mechanisms provide ways to seek justice. A is wrong because banning criticism removes public accountability. B is wrong because elections without meaningful alternatives do not give citizens a real choice. C is wrong because arrest without a lawful reason violates protection from arbitrary state action. D describes both citizen voice and access to justice, which help control government power. Memory cue: democracy permits criticism and remedy; dictatorship commonly suppresses both.