Which group is named as a method for challenging state power?

• A. Members of Parliament
• B. The governor
• C. The magistracy
• D. The central bank

Answer: (A)

Power in a democracy is constrained by institutions that can hold the state to account. Members of Parliament fit this role because they are elected representatives whose job includes scrutinizing government decisions, debating policy, and controlling public spending through budgets and laws. This makes them the main group used to challenge state power, since they can question ministers, demand evidence, and shape or block legislation to push for accountability.

The governor is part of the executive and implements policy, so not primarily a mechanism for challenging power. The magistracy (the judiciary) does act as a check by ensuring laws are applied legally and constitutionally, but the question points to the representative body that directly challenges power through scrutiny and oversight. The central bank operates with independence to manage monetary policy, not as a direct political challenger to state power.