Why is a manifesto useful in an election campaign?

Correct answer: It presents the party’s policies and promises in written form

Direct answer: B. A manifesto is a public document in which a political party presents its broad policies, plans and promises. It gives voters a clearer basis for comparing parties and judging what each party says it wants to do if elected. A manifesto is a statement of direction, not a document that conducts the election itself. A is wrong because election authorities, not a manifesto, determine the counting schedule. C is wrong because voter registration is handled through the electoral-roll process. D is wrong because nomination papers are examined under election rules, not cancelled by a manifesto. B is correct. Memory cue: “manifesto = written map of a party’s policies.”