Civics
What makes an election democratic?
Practice questions
If a country holds regular elections but voters can choose only among ruling party candidates what is the main weakness?The principle of one person one vote guarantees not merely voting right but what?If voters can vote freely but counting is biased why will the election not be democratic?If all candidates do not get equal campaign facilities which democratic element will weaken?Why is an independent electoral body considered central in a democratic election?If names of eligible citizens are deliberately removed from the voter list which condition is violated?Why are secret ballot and a fear free environment necessary together?If only rich candidates can campaign effectively due to money power what is the main problem?Why is administrative neutrality necessary in elections?If opposition parties are not allowed to hold meetings and campaign what is most directly affected?Why do voters need information about candidates' background and policies?If voters are bribed to vote what weakens in the election?If voting is free but only some adults get voting rights what weakness remains?If results are pre decided what will the voting process become?If nomination process is not fair in democratic elections which initial condition is affected?If polling stations are so far that poor and elderly voters cannot vote what is affected?Misleading voters through misinformation harms which democratic condition?If all votes are equal but some candidates are excluded by rules why is the election weak?Repeated unclear changes in election rules weaken which democratic element?The role of free media in elections is not only giving information but what else?