What democratic and administrative risk increases if a policy is implemented without stakeholder consultation?

Correct answer: The real needs and acceptance of affected groups may be ignored

The correct answer is A: the real needs and acceptance of affected groups may be ignored. A stakeholder is a person or group affected by a policy, such as citizens, workers, local communities, or implementing officials. Consultation helps the government learn about practical problems, likely costs, unequal effects, and possible improvements before implementation. It also gives affected people an opportunity to express concerns and understand the purpose of the policy. Without consultation, a policy may look good on paper but fail in practice, create resistance, or benefit some groups while harming others. Option B is constitutionally and factually unrelated: the President and Prime Minister are different offices. Option C concerns election administration, not policy consultation. Option D is wrong because courts interpret and review law; they do not campaign for government policies. Memory cue: consultation improves both legitimacy and implementation.