Why can use of muscle power make an election undemocratic?

Correct answer: Because it can threaten voters and stop free choice

Direct answer: A is correct. Muscle power refers to the use or threat of physical force, violence, or intimidation in political activity. In a democratic election, voters must be able to decide freely and candidates must be able to compete without fear. If people are threatened at meetings, near polling places, or in their communities, they may vote against their wishes, stay away from polling, or feel unable to support a preferred candidate. Therefore muscle power attacks the freedom that makes an election meaningful. Option A is correct because it explains the direct harm: fear can replace free choice. Option B is wrong because force gives an advantage to those using it and does not create equality. Option C is wrong because intimidation does not provide reliable political information. Option D is wrong because counting is a separate administrative process and force cannot make it accurate. Memory cue: free voting requires a free mind; fear and violence interfere with both.