Why is judicial independence a safeguard for citizens?

Correct answer: Because courts can protect rights even against government

Direct answer: A is correct. Judicial independence means courts can decide cases without improper control from the government, political parties, or other powerful groups. This matters because citizens may sometimes suffer when a public authority violates a right or acts beyond its legal power. An independent court can examine that action, apply the Constitution and law, and provide an appropriate legal remedy. B is wrong because courts are not political candidates competing in elections. C is wrong because taxation is mainly a legislative and executive policy function, not the reason for judicial independence. D is wrong because printing or preparing budgets is not a judicial role. Independence does not guarantee that every citizen wins a case; it guarantees a fairer opportunity to seek protection through law. Memory cue: independent courts can check powerful authorities.