Why is preventing impersonation important in the polling process?

Correct answer: So that the genuine voter's right remains protected

Correct answer: A. Impersonation occurs when one person tries to vote by pretending to be another eligible voter. If it succeeds, the genuine voter’s identity and opportunity to cast a valid vote can be misused or exhausted. Identity checks and the prescribed polling records help protect the rule that each eligible person’s vote must be connected to that person. Option A is correct because preventing impersonation protects genuine participation and the integrity of the poll. Option B is wrong because stopping impersonation has nothing to do with campaign activity. Option C is wrong because identity verification is meant to secure voting, not stop lawful counting. Option D is wrong because election symbols are not changed by checking identity. A useful warning is that identity checking should follow the official procedure and should not be used arbitrarily to exclude eligible voters. Memory cue: one voter, one verified identity, one lawful opportunity to vote.