If voters have many candidates but vote under fear what weakness will remain?
Correct answer: B
Voting under fear is not a free election. In exams remember fearless voting along with choice.
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What makes an election democratic?
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Medium · Level 41 · elections,fearless-voting,free-election
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- Lack of real choice
- Lack of free voting
- Lack of voters' list
- Lack of counting
Medium · Level 41 · elections,fixed-result,voter-choice
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- Because the real choice of voters will lose importance
- Because the voters' list will become long
- Because campaigning will increase
- Because counting will be quick
Medium · Level 41 · elections,fair-competition,equal-opportunity
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- Ruling party getting more facilities
- All candidates getting fair opportunity
- Voters getting only one option
- Stopping opposition campaign
Medium · Level 41 · elections,voters-list,inclusion
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- Inclusive participation
- Language of manifesto
- Age of candidate
- Colour of campaign
Medium · Level 41 · electoral politics,secret ballot,democratic elections,voter freedom,free and fair elections
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- It limits the voter’s free choice
- It helps voters vote without fear or pressure
- It determines election results in advance
- It prevents opposition parties from contesting elections
Medium · Level 41 · elections,misuse-power,fairness
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- Fairness
- Voter age
- Name of polling station
- Length of ballot paper
Medium · Level 41 · elections,campaign,information
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- So voters can know different ideas and policies
- So voters become afraid
- So votes are not counted
- So result is hidden
Medium · Level 41 · elections,vote-buying,corruption
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- Free and honest choice
- Distance of polling station
- Candidate's language
- Polling day
Medium · Level 41 · elections,opposition,choice
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- Because voters get alternatives and criticism
- Because voting stops
- Because result is pre-decided
- Because voters' list is removed
Medium · Level 41 · elections,equal-rules,political-equality
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- Political equality
- Hereditary power
- Secret rule
- Foreign control
Medium · Level 41 · elections,informed-voting,information
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- So they can choose thoughtfully
- So they do not vote
- So results remain hidden
- So only one party remains
Medium · Level 41 · elections,regularity,fairness
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- Yes because only date is necessary
- No because fairness is necessary along with regularity
- Yes because voters' list is made
- No because elections are never necessary
Medium · Level 41 · elections,vote-counting,trust
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- Result will not show people's real choice
- Voters will become more free
- Election will become more fair
- All candidates will become equal
Medium · Level 41 · elections,real-choice,policy-choice
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- Different policies and real competition
- Only a long voters' list
- Campaign of only one party
- Pre-fixed result
Medium · Level 41 · elections,voting-right,no-discrimination
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- Equal voting right without discrimination
- Colour of secret ballot
- Time of counting
- Campaign slogan
Medium · Level 41 · elections,election-commission,neutrality
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- To conduct elections fairly
- To make government permanent
- To remove opposition
- To stop voters
Medium · Level 41 · elections,nomination,fair-competition
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- Fair competition
- Voter age
- Polling date
- Counting machine
Medium · Level 41 · elections,misinformation,informed-decision
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- Ability to make informed decisions
- Ability to find polling booth
- Ability to stand in queue
- Ability to keep voter identity
Medium · Level 41 · elections,voter-freedom,choice
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- Because voters can make independent decisions
- Because candidates remain permanent
- Because result is fixed beforehand
- Because vote value decreases
Medium · Level 41 · elections,voter-access,participation
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- Accessible and equal participation
- Length of manifesto
- Colour of ballot paper
- Candidate language
If election results are decided before voting why will the election be undemocratic?
Correct answer: A
Pre-decided results destroy voters' free choice. In exams treat uncertain result as a condition of democratic elections.
View question detailsWhat is the most correct meaning of fair competition in a democratic election?
Correct answer: B
In fair competition all candidates get equal and fair opportunity. In exams write it as a necessary condition of democratic elections.
View question detailsIf names of eligible voters are left out of the voters' list what will be affected?
Correct answer: A
Names of eligible citizens must be in the voters' list. In exams connect voters' list with voting right.
View question detailsHow does secret ballot strengthen a democratic election?
Correct answer: B
In a secret ballot, no one is entitled to know whom a voter has chosen. This allows voters to vote according to their own choice without fear or pressure from family members, employers, influential people, or political parties. Option A is the opposite: secret voting protects rather than limits free choice. Exam tip: Link secret ballot with free and fair voting.
View question detailsIf government resources are used only for the ruling party's benefit in an election what will weaken?
Correct answer: A
Misuse of government resources weakens equal opportunity. In exams write misuse of power as against fair elections.
View question detailsWhy is freedom to campaign necessary in a democratic election?
Correct answer: A
Freedom of campaign gives information to voters. In exams connect campaign with informed voting.
View question detailsIf a voter votes after taking money which aspect of election is most affected?
Correct answer: A
Vote buying distorts voter freedom and election fairness. In exams treat it as electoral corruption.
View question detailsWhy is it necessary to allow opposition to campaign in a democratic election?
Correct answer: A
Opposition gives voters an alternative to the government. In exams connect opposition with real competition.
View question detailsIf all voters are allowed to vote under equal rules which principle is strengthened?
Correct answer: A
Equal rules strengthen political equality and fairness. In exams remember equal voting rules.
View question detailsWhy is correct information necessary for voters in an election?
Correct answer: A
Correct information helps in informed voting. In exams connect information with the quality of democratic elections.
View question detailsIf elections are regular but not fair will they be considered democratic?
Correct answer: B
Democratic elections need both regularity and fairness. In exams write that merely holding elections is not enough.
View question detailsIf there is bias in vote counting what will be the effect on election result?
Correct answer: A
Fair counting is necessary for correct results. In exams connect counting with electoral trust.
View question detailsIn a democratic election real choice means not only many names but also what?
Correct answer: A
Real choice should include differences in policies and programmes. In exams do not treat choice only as number of candidates.
View question detailsIf a group is stopped from voting on the basis of religion which feature of election will break?
Correct answer: A
Stopping vote on religious basis is against inclusive and equal elections. In exams understand franchise as a non-discriminatory right.
View question detailsWhy is having an independent body like the Election Commission important?
Correct answer: A
An independent electoral body helps maintain a fair process. In exams remember institutional neutrality.
View question detailsIf candidates do not get equal opportunity to file nominations what will be affected?
Correct answer: A
Equal nomination opportunity is part of fair competition. In exams connect candidate opportunity with electoral equality.
View question detailsIf false information is spread during election campaign which ability of voters will weaken?
Correct answer: A
False information affects voters' thoughtful decisions. In exams connect correct information with fair elections.
View question detailsWhy should voters have freedom to change their choice in a democratic election?
Correct answer: A
Voter's free choice is the soul of democratic elections. In exams connect independent decision with electoral freedom.
View question detailsIf voters are unfairly stopped from reaching polling stations what will weaken?
Correct answer: A
Access to voting is necessary for democratic participation. In exams connect accessible voting with inclusion.
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