Why can voting be called both a right and a responsibility?

Correct answer: Because citizens influence the direction of public governance through their vote.

Direct answer: A is correct. Voting is a right because eligible citizens are entitled to participate in choosing their representatives, subject to the election rules. It is also a responsibility because the choice made by each voter contributes to the formation of a government and to decisions that affect society. A responsible voter learns about candidates and issues, thinks independently, and votes without coercion or improper inducement. Option B is wrong because voting is a public democratic act, not merely entertainment. Option C is wrong because voting does not end citizenship; it is one way citizens exercise their political membership. Option D is wrong because votes are counted and collectively help determine the result. One vote may seem small, but millions of votes together decide representation. Memory cue: voting is a right to participate and a responsibility to choose thoughtfully.