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Why are elections important for democracy?

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Elections give people a chance to evaluate their leaders.
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Elections give people a chance to change the government.
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Elections help the people in the selection of their representatives.
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Elections give law making power directly to the people.
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The correct option is C Elections help the people in the selection of their representatives.
Elections are fundamental and a prerequisite for a democracy. It is through elections that people exercise their power to choose or change their leaders. The elected representatives act on behalf of the people, lead them, and make laws for them.

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