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Why are both transparency and secrecy necessary in elections?

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Correct answer: The process remains transparent but the voter's choice stays protected

Correct answer: A. Transparency means that important parts of the election process can be checked: rules, schedules, procedures, and counting arrangements should be open to lawful observation and scrutiny. Secrecy means that no one should be able to discover how a particular voter voted. These principles solve two different problems. Transparency builds trust that votes are handled properly, while ballot secrecy protects voters from pressure, retaliation, bribery, or intimidation. Option A is correct because it balances public accountability with individual protection. Option B is wrong because publicising a person’s vote can expose that voter to pressure, while hiding the process reduces accountability. Option C is wrong because eligible voters, not only candidates, cast votes. Option D is wrong because elections require proper voter identification and records; identity does not simply disappear. Memory cue: open process, secret choice.

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