If a government makes only popular announcements before elections but gives no account of its work, what opportunity do elections give citizens?

Correct answer: To compare promises and actual work

Correct answer: A, comparing promises with actual work. Elections are not only occasions for hearing new promises; they also allow citizens to judge the performance of the government that has been in office. Voters can examine what was promised, what was completed, what was delayed and how public decisions affected people. They can then reward a government by voting for it again or replace it with another choice. Option A is correct because it describes this process of evaluation and accountability. Option B is wrong because elections protect and exercise voting rights rather than require citizens to abandon them. Option C is wrong because elections should preserve competition and opposition. Option D is wrong because counting is necessary for a trustworthy result. Memory cue: before voting again, compare the promise sheet with the work report.