Civics
What makes an election democratic?
Practice questions
Why is equal voting right considered not just a technical rule but a basic democratic condition?If all citizens can vote but their votes have different values which condition of election is violated?Why is it difficult to call an election democratic without real choice?If elections are not held regularly how does democratic control weaken?How does secret ballot protect a democratic election in a pressure-filled environment?If voters are made to vote through threats why will the legitimacy of election be doubtful?Why should candidates get equal campaign opportunity in a democratic election?If the ruling party uses government resources for its campaign which principle is affected?Why can an independent Election Commission be called a neutral referee in democratic elections?How is an accurate voter list connected with the democratic nature of elections?If an eligible voter's name is missing from the list what harm occurs in the election?If the nomination process is not fair what will be its effect on democratic elections?How does multi-party competition make elections more democratic?If opposition parties are suppressed which democratic feature of elections weakens?How can money power affect electoral equality?Use of muscle power in a democratic election harms what the most?Vote buying is against which basic spirit of democratic elections?If voters decide on misinformation why will the democratic process weaken?What contribution does independent media make in making elections democratic?If media shows only one party and hides others what problem arises in elections?