Correct answer: B. Did every eligible citizen get a vote with equal political effect
Explanation: The direct answer is B: did every eligible citizen get a vote with equal political effect? This is the deepest test because it checks both parts of the principle, not merely the appearance of voting. Reasoning: first ask whether every eligible citizen can participate; second ask whether each person has one vote; third ask whether every vote has equal influence in counting and representation. Option A is irrelevant because ballot colour is a design detail, not a measure of political equality. Option B is correct because it tests equal participation and equal political power. Option C is irrelevant because good campaign music does not make votes equal. Option D is irrelevant because a candidate’s fame does not determine whether the election gives citizens equal influence. A person may vote in an election, yet equality can still fail if some votes are weighted more heavily. Exam cue: focus on access plus equal effect, not on decoration, entertainment, or popularity.