when countries in this region gained independence they wrote new constitutions but in some cases citizens have little freedom because A the countries have not established a working government B the countries are under pressure to promote the economy instead of freedom C the countries do not protect the rights listed in their constitutions D the countries have been unable to hold election

Answer 1

The correct answer is C: the countries do not protect the rights listed in their constitutions.

While issues like a lack of a functioning government, pressure on the economy, and challenges in holding elections can all contribute to a lack of freedom, the statement specifically addresses the discrepancy between the constitutional rights that are promised and what is actually protected and implemented in practice. This is a common issue in many regions where new constitutions may enshrine rights, but the legal and political systems fail to uphold those rights for their citizens.