Why is it necessary to let voters hear criticism of candidates in elections?

Correct answer: So that they can make a better decision

Direct answer: A, so that voters can make a better decision. Democratic choice requires information and the freedom to compare candidates. Criticism may point out an office-holder’s failures, question a proposal, or present another view. Listening to criticism does not mean accepting every statement as true; voters should consider evidence, compare different sources, and distinguish reasoned criticism from false rumours. Option A is correct because open discussion helps citizens judge promises, records, and suitability before voting. B is wrong because criticism supports informed participation rather than ending voting. C is wrong because genuine debate can expose weaknesses and prevents results from being fixed in advance. D is wrong because the aim is informed discussion, not the spread of rumours. Memory cue: hear, compare, verify, decide.