What is the role of the judiciary in protecting constitutional rights?

• A. The judiciary drafts and enacts laws.
• B. The judiciary interprets the Charter, reviews laws for rights compliance, and can strike down unconstitutional legislation.
• C. The judiciary sets budgetary policy.
• D. The judiciary enforces tax collection.

Answer: (B)

The judiciary protects constitutional rights by interpreting the Charter and applying it to laws and government actions. Courts review statutes and government measures to see if they respect rights, and when they find a violation, they can strike down or require changes to unconstitutional laws. This creates a check on what the other branches can do, making sure practical government power stays within the rights guaranteed to individuals.

Drafting and enacting laws is the job of the legislative branch, not the courts. Setting budget policy and enforcing tax collection are functions tied to the executive and revenue systems, not specifically about guarding constitutional rights.