Which of the following explains how a republic’s constitution can affect the rights of its citizens?(1 point)

Responses

Constitutions only protect the rights of the majority of citizens.
Constitutions only protect the rights of the majority of citizens.

Constitutions protect the rights of all citizens.
Constitutions protect the rights of all citizens.

Constitutions only protect the rights of elected officials.
Constitutions only protect the rights of elected officials.

Constitutions do not affect citizens’ rights, as they only address the specific powers given to a republican form of government.

1 answer

The correct response is: Constitutions protect the rights of all citizens.

A republic's constitution is designed to establish the framework of government and to ensure that the rights of all citizens are protected, not just the majority or elected officials.