How do regular intervals of elections strengthen democracy?

Correct answer: They let people evaluate government periodically

Correct answer: A — regular elections let people evaluate the government periodically. Democracy is not only about choosing leaders once; it also requires continuing public control over those leaders. At regular intervals, citizens can examine whether the government kept its promises, used public money responsibly, protected rights, and responded to people’s problems. They can then vote to continue the government or replace it. This repeated opportunity makes rulers accountable and gives citizens a peaceful method of expressing approval or disapproval. Option A correctly describes this process. Option B is wrong because elections do not give leaders lifetime office; elections make office conditional on public support. Option C is wrong because elections give voters a voice instead of silencing them. Option D is wrong because democratic elections allow opposition parties to compete and offer alternatives. Memory cue: regular elections mean regular public checking of rulers.