Nomination of candidates and election campaigns

Voters should look at policy and programmes along with slogans. In exams remember the difference between slogan and policy.

Name in the final list clarifies official candidature. In exams connect final list and official candidate.

Campaign on problems and solutions gives voters meaningful information. In exams remember issue based campaign.

Voters should get sufficient information about candidates. In exams connect transparency with voter choice.

Balanced media helps voters compare. In exams connect media fairness with informed voting.

Equal treatment is necessary in campaign permissions. In exams connect administrative fairness with campaign.

Formal support in nomination can be part of candidature process. In exams remember nomination formalities.

Voters should know alternatives and plans along with criticism. In exams remember constructive campaign.

Resources in campaign should be used according to rules and ethics. In exams remember fair campaign conduct.

When nomination is rejected the candidate is not in the final list. In exams connect effect of scrutiny with choices.

A question about policy and solution helps voting decision. In exams connect voters' questions with accountability.

Opposition should also have the right to campaign peacefully. In exams remember opposition campaign freedom.

Eligibility rules are checked during nomination scrutiny. In exams remember eligibility scrutiny.

Policy based positive campaign gives voters better information. In exams remember healthy campaign.

Different stages of election require following different rules. In exams remember whole election conduct.

All candidates need reasonably equal means to reach voters during campaigning so that they can present their ideas and policies fairly. Unequal access affects equal opportunity and fair competition in an election. Voter enrolment and delimitation of constituencies are separate electoral processes. Exam tip: Link equal campaign opportunities with free and fair elections.

A slogan is not enough policy and work are also important. In exams understand slogan versus policy.

One stage fixes candidates and the other gives voters information for decision. In exams remember candidate clarity and voter information.

Both nomination and campaign are necessary for fair and meaningful elections. In exams remember valid candidature and informed voting together.

Nomination allows an eligible person to enter the election as a candidate. Exam tip: connect nomination with candidate entry.