Which statement gives the correct relation between Fundamental Rights and the rule of law?

Correct answer: Rights keep power within the limits of law and the Constitution

Direct answer: A is correct. The rule of law means that government officials, institutions, and citizens are governed by publicly known law, and public power cannot be used arbitrarily. Fundamental Rights place constitutional limits on state action and allow people to challenge unjust treatment. They therefore make the rule of law practical: authority must act according to law and respect individual dignity and liberty. B is the opposite of the truth because rights restrain government rather than put it above law. C is wrong because rights are not a general licence to break laws; lawful and reasonable restrictions may apply. D is wrong because courts are important for interpreting and enforcing rights. A rights-based democracy combines majority rule with constitutional limits. Memory cue: rule of law means no one, including the government, is above the Constitution and law.