Why is the judiciary considered guardian of the Constitution?

Correct answer: Because it interprets and protects the Constitution

Answer: A. The judiciary is called a guardian of the Constitution because courts interpret constitutional provisions, settle constitutional disputes, protect rights, and review laws or executive actions when their constitutionality is challenged. This role helps keep every institution within its assigned powers and preserves the constitutional balance. The guardian is not a ruler: courts do not write the entire Constitution or run the elected government. B is wrong because judges and courts do not contest elections as their judicial function. C is wrong because members of Parliament are chosen through elections, not by courts. D is wrong because deciding general tax policy is mainly a legislative and executive responsibility, although courts may examine whether a tax measure is legally valid. Memory cue: courts guard the Constitution by interpreting it and checking violations.