Question

Elections are the very essence of democracy. To make democracy real, they must be _______.

• A. Free and fair
• B. Regular
• C. Transparent
• D. Conducted by the ruling party

Answer 1

The correct option is A Free and fair

• A country cannot be truly democratic until its citizens have the opportunity to choose their representatives through elections that are free and fair.
  
• Critical development efforts cannot succeed without a legitimate and democratically elected government that is responsive and accountable to its citizens. Elections provide an important opportunity to advance democratization and encourage political liberalization.For an election to be free and fair, certain civil liberties, such as the freedoms of speech, association, and assembly are required.