Civics
What makes an election democratic?
Practice questions
How does transparent counting create trust in democratic elections?If votes are counted wrongly how will voters' will be affected?How is acceptance of election results connected with democratic stability?Why does rigging destroy the democratic nature of elections?What is the importance of public debate in democratic elections?Why is a manifesto useful for voters in a democratic election?If voters vote only on rumours which quality of democratic election will decline?Why is easy access to polling booths important in democratic elections?Facilities for disabled and elderly voters strengthen which spirit of democratic elections?If weaker sections stay away from voting why will representativeness of election decline?Electoral violence affects which twofold freedom in democratic elections?If an election is only for show and people's choice cannot change the result why will it not be democratic?Why is following laws and rules central in democratic elections?If election officials favour one party which condition of election will weaken?Independent supervision in elections reduces which risk?If all votes are equal but voters do not get correct information what deficiency remains in the election?Why are both voter freedom and candidate equality necessary together?If only rich candidates can campaign effectively in elections what problem arises?If people can change the government in elections how does it strengthen democratic nature of elections?In a democratic election the result should be based on votes and not force or money. What is the main reason?