How does the principle of one person, one vote make an election democratic?

Correct answer: It gives equal value to every eligible voter’s vote

Direct answer: B, every eligible voter’s vote has equal value. The principle of one person, one vote expresses political equality. It means that an eligible citizen is not given extra voting power because of wealth, caste, education, occupation, family background or social status. Each person normally casts one vote, and each valid vote counts equally when preferences are compared. This gives citizens an equal voice in choosing representatives and prevents a privileged group from officially controlling the election through extra votes. A is the opposite of the principle, so it is wrong. C is wrong because the principle gives voting power to eligible citizens, not only to leaders. D is wrong because democratic voting includes eligible citizens rather than removing poor people as a class. Memory cue: “one person” means equal political status; “one vote” means one equal share in the decision.