What change did the first democratic election show in South Africa?

Correct answer: All adult citizens could participate

Correct answer: B. A democratic election requires citizens to have a meaningful opportunity to choose their representatives. South Africa's first democratic election in 1994 marked a historic break from apartheid, when political power and voting rights had been organised according to race. The election allowed adult citizens across racial groups to participate in choosing the government. This expressed the principle of political equality and universal adult franchise. B is correct because it describes the widening of participation to all adult citizens rather than restricting it to the white minority. A is wrong because the election was not a continuation of exclusive white political control. C is impossible because voters are necessary for an election. D is wrong because the change was toward democratic government, not monarchy. Memory cue: 1994 represents the move from racial exclusion to universal adult participation.