Why does absence of rights make even electoral victory insufficient in democracy?

Because rights keep electoral power within limits of civil liberty

Direct answer: A is correct. Winning an election gives a government authority to govern, but it does not give unlimited authority to suppress citizens. Rights set constitutional and legal boundaries around electoral power. They protect speech, equality, dignity and lawful participation, so people can criticise the government and minorities are not left entirely at the mercy of the majority. Without rights, an elected government could use its popularity to act arbitrarily, silence opposition or treat some citizens unfairly. A correctly explains why elections and rights must work together. B is wrong because the number of polling stations is an administrative matter, not the central reason rights are necessary after an election. C is wrong because election symbols do not define civil liberty. D is wrong because secrecy of results is an electoral procedure and does not explain protection from governmental abuse. Memory cue: elections choose rulers; rights limit what rulers may do.

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Democratic Rights. Topic: The significance of rights in a democracy.