If voters cannot compare leaders' promises and work, which ability of elections will reduce?

Correct answer: Performance-based evaluation

Correct answer: C, performance-based evaluation. Elections do more than count votes: they give citizens an opportunity to judge the work of leaders and decide whether those leaders deserve another term. First, voters learn about promises, policies and past performance. Next, they compare different candidates or parties. Finally, they use their vote to reward good work or reject poor work. If reliable comparison is impossible, this evaluative function becomes weak and leaders face less public accountability. A is wrong because counting speed concerns administration, not judging leaders. B is wrong because checking age is an eligibility procedure. D is wrong because the number of polling stations concerns convenience and access. Memory cue: compare promises and performance, then evaluate and hold leaders accountable.