Why is following institutional procedure in policy decisions beneficial for citizens?

Correct answer: It makes the decision more transparent and open to challenge

The correct answer is A. Institutional procedure means that a decision passes through recognised bodies and follows known rules. Records, debate, reasons, legislative scrutiny, and judicial review can make the decision easier to understand and examine. Citizens can then ask who took the decision, whether the proper authority acted, and whether the policy violates law or rights. A is correct because procedure supports transparency and gives people lawful ways to question or challenge government action. B is wrong because proper procedure protects rights rather than ending them. C is wrong because checks and accountability limit autocratic power. D is wrong because procedure gives Parliament a role instead of making it inactive. Memory cue: clear procedure leaves a visible trail of responsibility.