Question

Pick the instances which do not show a democratic style of elections.

• A. The elected party rigging all the polls
• B. Mobs terrorising local people to vote for a party
• C. The media encouraging people to vote for the party they like best
• D. Withholding crucial information about candidates

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

Withholding crucial information about candidates

Governments are held accountable to the people with the help of many mechanisms. These include regular, free and fair elections, and open public debates. The media also plays a role in holding the government accountable. The rigging of elections and terrorising people to vote are unfair and unlawful practices that have no place in a democratic setup.