Civics
What makes an election democratic?
Practice questions
If there is a spending limit for all candidates but it is not enforced what will be the problem?In which situation will electoral competition remain symbolic rather than real?If election rules are applied strictly to some parties and softly to others which principle is harmed?What is the combined importance of free press and public debate in democratic elections?If results are declared but there is no fair system to hear complaints what weakness remains?If all votes have equal value but one side gets government funds in campaign what combined problem arises?If voters are free but opposition views do not reach people which aspect weakens?Why is monitoring of vote counting necessary in elections?If political parties do not get freedom to organise what remains incomplete in elections?If the voter list is correct but people are threatened while voting what becomes clear?Which election would be hardest to call democratic?If technical faults in the election process prevent votes from some areas being recorded which principle is harmed?What is the relation among freedom equality and fairness in democratic elections?If sources giving correct information are suppressed in elections what will be the effect on voters?In which situation will the purpose of secret ballot fail most?If campaigning is free but there is a huge difference in spending what should be considered in democratic evaluation?If voters decide only on rumours what weakness is clear in electoral democracy?If some candidates are stopped citing security without clear basis what concern arises?In elections freedom does not mean only casting a vote but what else?If the ruling side refuses to accept defeat after elections which final condition of elections weakens?