Why is the judiciary’s protection of rights especially important for minorities?

Correct answer: Because it can protect rights from pressure by the majority or government

Correct answer: A. In a democracy, minorities have the same constitutional rights as other citizens. However, a minority group may sometimes lack enough political numbers to influence a majority in the legislature or to resist pressure from a government. An independent judiciary can examine whether a law or official action violates equality, liberty, religious or cultural freedom, or another protected right. It can provide a legal remedy based on the Constitution rather than on the group’s size or popularity. A is correct because judicial review can act as a safeguard against majoritarian or governmental abuse. B is false: minorities do have rights. C is false: courts serve all persons equally under law. D is false: a court is not a political organisation and does not create vote banks. Memory cue: democracy is not only majority rule; it also includes protection of minority rights.