If leaders make impractical promises to win elections which criticism applies to democracy?

Correct answer: Politics can become a race for power instead of public service

Direct answer: Option D, politics can become a race for power instead of public service. An impractical promise is often made because it sounds attractive to voters, even when the leader cannot responsibly fulfil it. The reasoning is: desire to win encourages vote-catching promises; unrealistic promises may put electoral advantage above sound policy; politics may then become competition for office rather than service to citizens. Option D states this criticism precisely. Option A is wrong because a promise does not automatically end people’s consent. Option B is wrong because democratic campaigns do involve communication and promises. Option C is too absolute: some elections may have problems, but an impractical promise alone does not prove that elections are always unfair. The issue here is the motive and quality of political competition, not the existence of elections. Memory cue: attractive but impossible promises may show “votes first, public welfare later.”