If a voter's choice does not remain secret in an election what risk may arise?
Correct answer: A
Secrecy of vote protects voters from pressure. Exam tip: connect secrecy of vote with free choice.
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What makes an election democratic?
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Easy · Level 40 · secrecy of vote,pressure,free choice
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- Voter may face pressure
- Voting will be more free
- Campaigning will stop
- Choices will increase
Easy · Level 40 · official neutrality,fair election,credibility
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- So no party gets unfair advantage
- So only one party wins
- So voters do not come
- So results are hidden
Easy · Level 40 · voter turnout,participation,elections
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- Greater citizen participation
- Voting ban
- Counting error
- Absence of candidates
Easy · Level 40 · result declaration,transparency,elections
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- So people know who has been elected
- So votes remain hidden
- So candidates do not contest
- So voter list is removed
Easy · Level 40 · eligible voters,free voting,voting rights
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- For all eligible voters
- Only for the rich
- Only for officials
- Only for one family
Easy · Level 40 · criticism,debate,informed choice
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- So they can make a better decision
- So voting stops
- So results are fixed
- So only rumour remains
Easy · Level 40 · equal rules,fairness,political parties
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- Fairness
- Bias
- Threat
- Secret rule
Easy · Level 40 · free voting,correct counting,people choice
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- Free voting and correct counting
- Rumour and fear
- Heredity and wealth
- Pressure and bribe
Easy · Level 40 · democratic election,free fair,real choice,equal vote
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- Free voting real choice equal vote and fair counting
- Fear bribery and pre decided result
- Only one candidate and no campaign
- Voting by only the rich and secret result
Easy · Level 41 · elections,democratic-election,free-fair
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- Voters getting a free and fair chance to vote
- Only one leader deciding
- Ending secret voting
- Keeping people away from elections
Easy · Level 41 · elections,fearless-voting,free-election
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- In fear and pressure
- In buying and selling
- Under secret orders
- In a free and fearless environment
Easy · Level 41 · elections,universal-franchise,voting-right
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- Universal adult franchise
- Monarchy
- Foreign rule
- Secret administration
Easy · Level 41 · elections,candidates,political-parties
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- They stop elections
- They give choices to voters
- They hide votes
- They remove voters' list
Easy · Level 41 · elections,choice,competition
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- Voters' list
- Polling booth
- Real electoral choice
- Counting
Easy · Level 41 · elections,equal-vote,democracy
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- Rich person's vote should be more
- Leader's vote should be different
- Poor person's vote should be less
- All votes should have equal value
Easy · Level 41 · elections,regular-elections,accountability
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- So people can evaluate the government
- So government always remains the same
- So voters' list is removed
- So opposition closes
Easy · Level 41 · elections,secret-ballot,free-choice
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- So vote is visible openly
- So voters can choose without fear
- So voters do not vote
- So results remain hidden
Easy · Level 41 · elections,counting,fair-result
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- To increase campaigning
- To hide candidates
- For correct election results
- To stop voting
Easy · Level 41 · elections,voters-list,eligible-voters
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- It writes campaign songs
- It tells weather
- It collects tax
- It tells who can vote
Easy · Level 41 · elections,candidates,fair-chance
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- A fair chance to contest elections
- Only an order to lose
- Exclusion from voting
- Ban on meeting people
Why is neutrality of officials necessary in elections?
Correct answer: A
Neutral officials make elections more credible. Exam tip: connect official neutrality with fair election.
View question detailsHigher voter turnout in an election can indicate what?
Correct answer: A
Higher voting can show citizen participation. Exam tip: connect turnout with participation.
View question detailsWhy is declaring results necessary in a democratic election?
Correct answer: A
Declaration of results makes the electoral decision clear. Exam tip: connect result declaration with transparency.
View question detailsWho should have the right to vote freely in a democratic election?
Correct answer: A
All eligible voters should get the right to vote freely. Exam tip: focus on all eligible voters.
View question detailsWhy is it necessary to let voters hear criticism of candidates in elections?
Correct answer: A
Criticism and discussion help voters judge candidates. Exam tip: connect debate with informed choice.
View question detailsIf rules apply equally to all parties in elections what becomes stronger?
Correct answer: A
Equal rules make the electoral process fair. Exam tip: connect equal rules with fair election.
View question detailsWhat is the most direct way to know people's choice in a democratic election?
Correct answer: A
Free voting and correct counting show the real choice of people. Exam tip: remember voting plus counting.
View question detailsWhich option shows the correct features of a democratic election?
Correct answer: A
A democratic election needs freedom choice equality and fairness. Exam tip: remember these four together.
View question detailsWhat makes an election democratic?
Correct answer: A
In a democratic election voters freely and fairly express their choice. In exams remember the words free and fair.
View question detailsIn what environment do voters vote in a democratic election?
Correct answer: D
In democratic elections voters choose without fear. In exams write fearless voting as a necessary condition.
View question detailsThe right of all adult citizens to vote is linked with which electoral principle?
Correct answer: A
Universal adult franchise gives vote to all adult citizens. In exams treat it as a basic condition of democratic elections.
View question detailsWhat is the role of political parties and candidates in a democratic election?
Correct answer: B
Parties and candidates give voters different choices. In exams understand election as a process of choice.
View question detailsIf there is only one candidate in an election what will be lacking?
Correct answer: C
With only one candidate voters do not have a real choice. In exams remember real competition.
View question detailsWhat should be the value of every vote in a democratic election?
Correct answer: D
Equal value of every vote strengthens political equality. In exams remember one vote one value.
View question detailsWhy is it necessary to hold elections at regular intervals?
Correct answer: A
Regular elections give people a chance to change or re-elect government. In exams connect regular elections with accountability.
View question detailsWhy is secret ballot necessary in a democratic election?
Correct answer: B
Secret ballot protects the voter's free choice. In exams connect it with fearless voting.
View question detailsFair counting of votes is necessary for what?
Correct answer: C
Fair counting reveals people's true choice. In exams remember counting along with voting.
View question detailsWhat is the work of the voters' list in a democratic election?
Correct answer: D
The voters' list identifies eligible voters. In exams treat it as an important part of the electoral process.
View question detailsWhat should candidates get in free and fair elections?
Correct answer: A
In fair elections candidates get a fair chance to contest. In exams connect equal opportunity with electoral fairness.
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