Question

Read the statements and select the correct code:
a. In elections, everyone under universal adult franchise system has one vote with one value.
b. Elections in democracies, should be held freely and in a periodic manner

• A. a is true but b is false
• B. a is false but b is true
• C. both a and b are true
• D. both and b are false

Answer 1

The correct option is C both a and b are true

Minimum conditions for democratic elections are as follows:

i) First, everyone should be able to choose. This means that everyone should have one vote and every vote should have equal value.

ii) Second, there should be something to choose from. Parties and candidates should be free to contest elections and should offer some real choice to the voters.

iii) Third, the choice should be offered at regular intervals. Elections must be held regularly after every few years.

iv) Fourth, the candidate preferred by the people should get elected.

v) Fifth, elections should be conducted in a free and fair manner where people can choose as they really wish.