Why are rights especially necessary for weaker groups in a democracy?

Correct answer: Because they provide protection against discrimination and neglect

Correct answer: D. Weaker groups may have less social, economic, or political power, so equal treatment cannot be left only to the goodwill of the majority. Rights give them a recognized basis to oppose discrimination, demand equal treatment, and seek protection when authorities or powerful groups ignore them. D is correct because it connects rights with equality, dignity, and social justice. A is wrong because rights place every person within the protection of law, not outside it. B is wrong because rights do not create unjust superiority; they secure equal dignity and appropriate protection. C is wrong because rights do not block every majority decision; they prevent decisions that violate basic rights. Memory cue: rights protect vulnerable people from both state neglect and social prejudice.