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If people's real choice is repeatedly suppressed in elections, what will happen to democratic legitimacy?

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Correct answer: Legitimacy will weaken because governance will separate from public will

Answer: A, legitimacy will weaken. Democratic legitimacy means that people accept a government as rightful because it has been chosen through a genuine, free, and meaningful public choice. Elections are not merely a ceremony for recording votes; they must allow citizens to support one candidate or party and reject another. If people's real preferences are repeatedly suppressed through intimidation, unfair restrictions, manipulation, or the absence of genuine alternatives, the result may not express the public will. The government may still hold office, but its moral and democratic authority will become weak. A is correct because separation from public will damages both trust and legitimacy. B is wrong: public silence does not create legitimacy. C is wrong: suppressing choice makes elections less free, not more free. D is wrong: representation cannot automatically strengthen when citizens cannot express their preferences. Memory cue: legitimacy comes from consent, and consent requires real choice.

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Democratic LegitimacyPublic WillFree ChoiceWhy Do We Need Elections?Why Do We Need ElectionsElectoral PoliticsCivicsClass 9 Mcq

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