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What best explains the democratic importance of secret ballot?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: It gives voters freedom from pressure and fear

Correct answer: A. In a secret ballot, a voter’s choice is not publicly revealed to others. This protects the voter from pressure, threats, bribery, or punishment by powerful people, groups, or even acquaintances. Because the choice remains private, the voter can decide according to personal judgment rather than fear. A is correct because it expresses the democratic value of free choice. B is wrong: votes still have to be counted after polling. C is wrong: secrecy does not depend on education and does not exclude voters on that basis. D is wrong: secret voting does not make campaigning compulsory. The key distinction is that secrecy protects the voter’s choice; it does not remove the counting process. Memory cue: “Secret choice, free voice.”

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Secret BallotDemocracyVoter FreedomElectoral RightsPolling And Counting Of VotesElectoral PoliticsCivicsClass 9 Mcq

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