If people get freedom only on polling day but face fear during campaign period what conclusion is correct?
Correct answer: A
Freedom should exist throughout the electoral process. In exams also check conditions before polling.
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What makes an election democratic?
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Hard · Level 41 · elections,electoral-process,freedom
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- The whole electoral process is not free
- Election is completely fair
- Campaign period has no importance
- Voters' list is wrong
Hard · Level 41 · elections,campaign-dialogue,candidates
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- Fair opportunity of campaign and dialogue
- Right to count votes
- Right to prepare voters' list
- Right to change results
Hard · Level 41 · elections,electoral-information,participation
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- Accessible information and equal participation
- Candidate age
- Manifesto length
- Counting machine
Hard · Level 41 · elections,accountability,dialogue
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- Accountability and informed dialogue
- Secrecy of voting
- Number of polling booths
- Colour of ballot paper
Hard · Level 41 · elections,free-press,information
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- Information about choices and issues will reduce
- Voting will become freer
- Counting will become more correct
- Voters' list will become complete
Hard · Level 41 · elections,secret-vote,free-choice
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- Secret ballot and free choice
- Voters' list
- Manifesto
- Election symbol
Hard · Level 41 · elections,universal-franchise,inclusion
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- Universal and inclusive franchise
- Counting time
- Campaign method
- Candidate name
Hard · Level 41 · elections,complaints,credibility
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- Checking and correcting irregularities will weaken
- Voter age will increase
- Polling booths will be beautiful
- Number of candidates will reduce
Hard · Level 41 · elections,whole-process,fair-counting
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- Because the final result will not be fair
- Because campaign has no importance
- Because voters' list will become wrong
- Because voters will not be free
Hard · Level 41 · elections,peaceful-transfer,result-acceptance
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- Peaceful transfer of power
- Voter age
- Manifesto language
- Distance of polling booth
Hard · Level 41 · elections,change-government,public-control
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- Real competition and effective public control
- Voter identity
- Polling booth
- Manifesto
Hard · Level 41 · elections,voter-freedom,candidate-opportunity
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- Freedom of voters
- Candidate opportunity
- Voters' list
- Regular interval
Hard · Level 41 · elections,accessibility,rural-voters
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- Equal and accessible voting opportunity
- Manifesto writing
- Language of counting
- Candidate age
Hard · Level 41 · elections,information,real-choice
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- It gives voters understanding and comparison of choices
- It stops voters from voting
- It fixes results in advance
- It removes opposition
Hard · Level 41 · elections,issue-based-voting,rumours
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- Reasoned and issue-based voting
- Number of polling booths
- Counting date
- Voter identity card
Hard · Level 41 · elections,result-tampering,democracy
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- The election will not remain democratic
- The election will become fairer
- Voters will become freer
- Campaign will become more useful
Hard · Level 41 · elections,inclusive-participation,weaker-sections
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- Inclusive democratic participation will weaken
- Counting will be faster
- Campaign will be more attractive
- Secrecy of voting will increase
Hard · Level 41 · elections,voters,candidates,authority
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- Voters choose candidates give options and authority conducts fairly
- Only candidates make elections
- Only ruling party decides everything
- Voters have no role
Hard · Level 41 · elections,formal-equality,real-participation
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- Whether formal equality is creating real participation
- Whether counting will be quick
- Whether candidates' names are short
- Whether campaign songs are good
Hard · Level 41 · elections,democratic-election,summary
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- Universal franchise real choice free voting equal vote value fair competition and correct result
- Only polling day and long queue
- Ruling party campaign and fixed result
- Fear money power bias and hidden result
If candidates are allowed to contest but not allowed to meet voters which right will be incomplete?
Correct answer: A
Candidates need a chance to present their views to voters. In exams connect campaign freedom with electoral choice.
View question detailsIf voters are given a wrong polling date before voting which electoral quality will be affected?
Correct answer: A
Correct electoral information is necessary for voter participation. In exams connect information with voting access.
View question detailsIf parties are free to seek votes but citizens cannot ask questions which democratic aspect will weaken?
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Questioning makes voters informed and candidates accountable. In exams understand elections as a dialogue process.
View question detailsIf free press is restricted during an election what effect will it have on voters' decisions?
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Free press provides information to voters. In exams connect press freedom with informed elections.
View question detailsIf voters are forced to show vote for a particular candidate which protection will be lost?
Correct answer: A
Forced vote display puts voters under pressure. In exams write secrecy as protection of free voting.
View question detailsIf all votes are equal but some citizens are unfairly excluded from voting what will be affected?
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Equal vote is meaningful only when eligible citizens are not excluded. In exams write franchise and inclusion together.
View question detailsIf there is no system for complaints during elections what weakness will arise?
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Complaint mechanism protects electoral fairness. In exams connect corrective mechanism with election credibility.
View question detailsIf voters' list is correct and campaign is free but counting is biased why can the election not be called democratic?
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Fairness at every stage is necessary in democratic elections. In exams examine the whole process.
View question detailsIf the ruling party refuses to accept results after losing an election what will be at risk?
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In democratic elections accepting defeat is necessary for transfer of power. In exams treat accepting results as democratic maturity.
View question detailsIf citizens have vote in an election but there is no real possibility of changing government what is lacking?
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An election is democratic only when people can bring change. In exams remember possibility of changing government.
View question detailsIf candidates get equal opportunity but voters are threatened which condition remains incomplete?
Correct answer: A
Voter freedom is necessary along with equal candidate opportunity. In exams remember freedom of both candidates and voters.
View question detailsIf voting facilities are easy only in cities and difficult in villages which principle will be affected?
Correct answer: A
Voting facilities should be equally available across areas. In exams connect accessibility with inclusive elections.
View question detailsHow does correct information strengthen real choice in a democratic election?
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Choices become real only when voters can understand them. In exams write the relation between information and choice.
View question detailsIf voters hear only fear and rumours instead of policy discussion what will weaken?
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Issue-based discussion gives voters better choice. In exams understand rumour as against informed voting.
View question detailsIf all conditions are fulfilled but the ruling party changes the result what effect will it have on the election being democratic?
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Tampering with results disrespects voters' will. In exams treat truthfulness of result as a main condition.
View question detailsIf election rules are too complex for weaker sections and they cannot participate what problem will occur?
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Rules should allow eligible citizens to participate. In exams write inclusion as a condition of democratic elections.
View question detailsWhy are the roles of voters candidates and electoral authority all important in democratic elections?
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A democratic election is made by fair roles of many actors. In exams understand the whole electoral structure.
View question detailsIf rules are equal in an election but poor voters lack means to reach voting what deeper question will arise?
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Real access is needed along with equal rules. In exams understand the difference between formal and real equality.
View question detailsWhich is the most balanced identification of a democratic election?
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A democratic election is formed by a combination of many conditions. In exams remember franchise choice freedom equality fairness and result together.
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