In which direction does policy-based voting take democratic politics?

Correct answer: Toward accountable politics based on issues, work and programmes

Correct answer: A. Policy-based voting means that voters examine public issues, programmes, promises and the work done by leaders before choosing. This gives parties an incentive to explain their plans and perform well, because voters can reward or reject them on the basis of results. It also moves political discussion away from personal identity, fear or empty slogans and toward public concerns. A is correct because it connects policy-based choice with accountability. B is wrong because heredity and fear are not the basis of policy evaluation. C is wrong because policy-based voting requires meaningful alternatives, not their removal. D is wrong because voting remains central to democratic government. Memory cue: when voters ask “What was promised and what was done?”, accountability grows.