When countries in this region gained independence, they wrote new constitutions, but in some cases citizens have little freedom because

Question

A. The countries have not established a working government
B. The countries have been unable to hold elections
C. The countries are under pressure to promote the economy instead of freedom
D. The countries do not protect the rights listed in their constitutions

Answer 1

The most fitting answer to your statement is:

D. The countries do not protect the rights listed in their constitutions.

While the other options discuss governance and economic pressures, option D specifically highlights the inconsistency between the written rights in constitutions and their actual protection, which aligns closely with the lack of freedom experienced by citizens.