Why should all parties get equal campaign opportunity in democratic elections?

Correct answer: So that the electoral contest remains fair

Direct answer: Option A, so that the electoral contest remains fair. Campaigning gives parties a chance to explain their programmes, policies, and candidates to voters. If the ruling party receives much more access, money, publicity, or official support than other parties, voters may hear only one side and the contest is no longer genuinely fair. Equal opportunity does not mean that every party will receive exactly the same result; it means that competitors should be able to present their views under fair rules. Option B is wrong because democracy does not aim to guarantee a ruling-party victory. Option C is wrong because campaigning and voter lists serve different purposes. Option D is wrong because campaigning informs voters and does not end voting. Memory cue: equal chance before voting supports fair choice at voting time.