What is the deeper democratic purpose of stopping campaign on polling day?

Correct answer: To protect voters from last-minute pressure and allow a calm decision

Correct answer: A. A campaign-free period before and during polling gives voters time to think without continuous speeches, appeals, loud publicity or last-minute pressure. The purpose is not to stop democratic discussion forever; campaigning takes place before the restricted period. The pause protects the voter’s ability to consider information calmly and choose according to personal judgment. A is correct because independent and less pressured decision-making is central to a free election. B is wrong because stopping campaign activity does not remove candidates from the ballot. C is wrong because the electoral roll is the list of eligible voters and remains necessary for voting. D is wrong because polling day is when the voting process is conducted, not when the machine is kept closed. The restriction also helps reduce an unfair advantage based on the final burst of publicity. Memory cue: no last-minute persuasion means more independent choice.