If all voters vote but candidates are allowed to hide important information, why will democratic choice be incomplete?

Correct answer: Because transparent information is needed along with voting.

Correct answer: A. Voting is meaningful only when citizens have a reasonable opportunity to know the relevant facts about the choices before them. They may need to consider a candidate’s policies, public record, promises, qualifications, and conduct. If important information is hidden, voters can still physically cast ballots, but their decisions may be based on an incomplete or misleading picture. A is correct because democratic choice combines participation with access to relevant, truthful, and understandable information. B is wrong: voting is an important way citizens express their political choice. C is wrong: reliable information generally helps voters judge alternatives; it does not inherently weaken them. D is wrong: secret ballots protect how a person votes, while hiding relevant candidate information prevents informed choice. These are different meanings of secrecy. Memory cue: secret ballot, transparent facts.