Why do citizens get equal political respect in democracy?

Correct answer: Because every eligible citizen’s opinion and vote are given equal value

Democracy rests on the principle of political equality. Every eligible citizen has the right to vote, and each vote has equal value. A citizen’s political opinion is not valued more or less because of wealth, caste, religion, gender, or social position. Option B gives special importance to leaders’ views, which goes against equal political respect. Exam tip: remember equal political respect through “one person, one vote, one value.”