To what extent does the judiciary control government policies?

Correct answer: It examines the constitutionality and legality of a policy

The correct answer is A. The judiciary does not normally design or administer every government policy. Its constitutional role is to examine whether a policy, decision, or action is consistent with the Constitution, existing law, and protected rights. If a policy violates legal or constitutional limits, a court may grant an appropriate remedy or invalidate the unlawful part according to law. Option A is correct because it describes judicial review and legal scrutiny without turning the Court into the policy-making authority. Option B is wrong because elected governments and their departments formulate and implement public policies. Option C is wrong because political parties decide whom to nominate for election tickets. Option D is wrong because public expenditure is managed by the executive under legislative budgetary control. Courts may sometimes issue directions to protect rights, but that does not mean they replace the government in making all policy choices. Memory cue: the judiciary checks whether policy is lawful; it is not the government’s policy department.