Civics
What makes an election democratic?
Practice questions
If people get freedom only on polling day but face fear during campaign period what conclusion is correct?If candidates are allowed to contest but not allowed to meet voters which right will be incomplete?If voters are given a wrong polling date before voting which electoral quality will be affected?If parties are free to seek votes but citizens cannot ask questions which democratic aspect will weaken?If free press is restricted during an election what effect will it have on voters' decisions?If voters are forced to show vote for a particular candidate which protection will be lost?If all votes are equal but some citizens are unfairly excluded from voting what will be affected?If there is no system for complaints during elections what weakness will arise?If voters' list is correct and campaign is free but counting is biased why can the election not be called democratic?If the ruling party refuses to accept results after losing an election what will be at risk?If citizens have vote in an election but there is no real possibility of changing government what is lacking?If candidates get equal opportunity but voters are threatened which condition remains incomplete?If voting facilities are easy only in cities and difficult in villages which principle will be affected?How does correct information strengthen real choice in a democratic election?If voters hear only fear and rumours instead of policy discussion what will weaken?If all conditions are fulfilled but the ruling party changes the result what effect will it have on the election being democratic?If election rules are too complex for weaker sections and they cannot participate what problem will occur?Why are the roles of voters candidates and electoral authority all important in democratic elections?If rules are equal in an election but poor voters lack means to reach voting what deeper question will arise?Which is the most balanced identification of a democratic election?