What is the main purpose of keeping an expenditure limit in elections?

Correct answer: To reduce the influence of money power

Correct answer: A — to reduce the influence of money power. Elections should provide a reasonably fair opportunity for eligible candidates and parties to present their ideas. If one contestant spends vastly more money than others, money may create an unfair advantage through excessive publicity, inducements or influence. An expenditure limit is intended to control this unequal financial influence and support a more level contest. It does not make every candidate equally popular, nor does it guarantee victory for a particular person. Option A is correct because the rule addresses excessive campaign spending and money power. Option B is wrong because voter lists are used to identify eligible voters and are not erased for this purpose. Option C is wrong because expenditure limits do not close polling stations. Option D is wrong because election symbols help identify candidates and are unrelated to the main purpose of a spending limit. Memory cue: spending limit means less money power, more equal opportunity.