What makes an election democratic?

Voting right alone is not enough, campaign and competition are also necessary. In exams examine the whole electoral process.

The right to vote is real only when access is also equal. In exams understand the difference between formal right and real participation.

Transparent information allows voters to choose thoughtfully. In exams connect information with the quality of free elections.

Equal value of every vote is the foundation of democratic elections. In exams connect one person one vote with political equality.

Pre-fixed results make voters' real choice meaningless. In exams treat uncertain outcome as a mark of democratic elections.

Candidates need a chance to present their views to voters. In exams connect campaign freedom with real choice.

An independent electoral authority is necessary for fair conduct. In exams write institutional neutrality as a condition of democratic elections.

Fair enforcement is needed along with equal rules. In exams understand the difference between formal rules and real fairness.

Correct information is necessary along with freedom. In exams remember both fearless and informed voting together.

Secret ballot protects voters from pressure and fear of revenge. In exams treat secrecy as protection of free voting.

Voters should receive balanced information. In exams connect fairness of information with real choice.

Opportunity to contest must exist not only on paper but also in practice. In exams look for real equal opportunity.

Selling votes weakens free public opinion and dignity of the vote. In exams treat vote as civic responsibility.

In democratic elections every stage from voting to results must be fair. In exams examine the whole process.

Safe access is necessary along with legal right. In exams connect real participation with democratic elections.

Election administration should not favour any party. In exams treat administrative neutrality as a condition of free elections.

Correct electoral information is necessary for voter participation. In exams connect information with voting access.

Accepting results is necessary for stability in democracy. In exams write acceptance of defeat as democratic maturity.

Changing votes destroys voters' will and legitimacy of result. In exams connect vote security with fair elections.

Fear-based voting weakens issue-based electoral decision. In exams value voting based on policy and work.