Why should possible impact on citizens' rights be examined in policy making?

Correct answer: So that the policy does not unnecessarily violate citizens' rights

The correct answer is A. Public policy can affect equality, liberty, privacy, dignity and other rights. Examining likely effects before implementation helps the government identify unnecessary, discriminatory or disproportionate harm and redesign the policy where needed. It also keeps government action within constitutional limits and strengthens trust in institutions. Option A is correct because rights-impact assessment aims to prevent unjustified violation, not to block every government action. B is wrong because the purpose of examining rights is protection, not abolition. C is wrong because prior examination does not remove the possibility or importance of judicial review. D is unrelated: rights assessment does not provide a reason to postpone elections. Memory cue: before applying a policy, ask both “Will it help?” and “Will it unfairly harm anyone’s rights?”