If the ruling side uses government resources for electoral benefit, which democratic condition is affected?

Correct answer: Equal opportunity and fair competition.

Direct answer: A is correct. Democratic elections require a level playing field, meaning that competing candidates and parties should have a fair opportunity to present their views and seek votes. Government resources belong to public institutions, not to one party for its electoral advantage. If the ruling side uses official vehicles, funds, staff, publicity, or facilities to help its campaign, it gains an unfair advantage over opponents. That affects equal opportunity and fair competition. Option B is wrong because misuse of resources does not change the legal voting age. Option C is wrong because the colour of a ballot paper is unrelated to equality between contestants. Option D is wrong because the building itself does not determine fairness; the issue is how public power and resources are used. Memory cue: public resources must not become a private campaign advantage.