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Fundamental rights are granted to citizens to protect them from _______.

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people
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state power
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judiciary
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foreigners
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Solution

The correct option is B state power
Fundamental rights are granted to protect citizens from state power. The state wields considerable power over citizens by controlling the legislature, the police and the military. Fundamental rights exist to protect the citizens from misuse of state power.

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