Definition of democracy

Elections convert people's consent into legitimacy of rule. In exams, connect elections with consent and legitimacy.

The power to remove a government is the basis of democratic accountability. In exams, remember the ability to change an elected government.

In democracy, real decision-making power should lie with elected rulers. In exams, write the difference between formal elections and real power.

Without real choice, elections lose democratic meaning. In exams, understand the difference between nominal and real democracy.

Popular sovereignty shows that the people are the original source of power in democracy. In exams, write it as the core spirit of democracy.

Free and fair elections test the legitimacy of government. In exams, treat fair elections as a test of democracy.

Equal vote value recognizes the equal political voice of every citizen. In exams, write it as a practical form of political equality.

In democracy, even an elected government is bound by law. In exams, write rule of law along with elections.

In democracy, legitimacy of rule comes from people's free consent. In exams, write public consent as the basis of legitimacy.

Free elections and protection of rights together strengthen democracy. In exams, remember the combination of basic and broader democracy.

A fear-free environment and information help voters form free opinions. In exams, write informed voters as a need of democracy.

Pre-decided candidates weaken real electoral competition. In exams, write real choice as a test of democracy.

In democracy, majority also respects rights and law. In exams, do not write majority as arbitrariness.

In democracy, a citizen plays an active role in choosing and controlling rule. In exams, write citizen as an active participant.

Fear and misinformation weaken voters' free consent. In exams, write that consent must be free and informed.

Periodic elections regularly test public consent and government accountability. In exams, write the importance of elections from time to time.

In real representation, representatives remain connected with people's choice and interests. In exams, write the link between representation and accountability.

In democracy, every vote should have equal value. In exams, write both right to vote and equal vote value.

Free opposition gives people choices and monitors power. In exams, connect opposition with democratic competition.

Direct answer: Option A, it protects voters from pressure. Democracy means that eligible people should choose their representatives freely. In a secret ballot, nobody can see the particular choice marked by a voter. Therefore, a voter is less afraid of a landlord, employer, family member, local leader, candidate, or government official. The reasoning is: secret choice means less fear; less fear allows an independent choice; an independent choice supports a free election. Option A is correct because it directly protects the voter’s freedom. Option B is wrong because secret voting does not strengthen a king; democracy is based on elected representatives, not hereditary kingship. Option C is wrong because secrecy does not remove voting rights; the voter still has the right to vote. Option D is wrong because secrecy does not stop opposition; it protects supporters of every party equally. Memory cue: secret ballot means “my vote, my privacy, my free choice.”

Institutional democracy has systems like elections representatives and accountability. In exams, do not treat the institutional side as only a feeling.

In democracy, participation continues after elections through questions and monitoring. In exams, write continuous participation.

In democracy, legitimate power is based on free public consent. In exams, remember the difference between consent and force.

High turnout has democratic meaning only when voters are free and informed. In exams, write freedom along with numbers.

Along with democratic spirit, strong institutions are necessary. In exams, understand the difference between spirit and institution.