One aim of democratic rights is to prevent government arbitrariness. What does this mean?

Correct answer: The government should act according to law and the Constitution

Direct answer: B is correct. Government arbitrariness means using public power according to personal wishes, prejudice, or convenience instead of established rules. Democratic rights prevent this by requiring authorities to respect the Constitution, laws, and fair procedures. For example, the government cannot punish a person merely because it dislikes that person’s opinion; it must act within legal limits and provide lawful reasons. This protects citizens from unpredictable or discriminatory use of power. A is the opposite of the democratic idea because government must follow rules. C is wrong because anger or a bare majority cannot replace constitutional limits. D is wrong because public authorities must be accountable and answerable under law. Rights therefore turn government power into limited, responsible power. Memory cue: arbitrary power means “because I want”; constitutional government means “because the law permits it.”