What is the primary reason that elections are important to democracies? A. Elections prevent most major change in government policies, ensuring stability. B. Elections prevent incumbents from being reelected, ensuring new nominees in office. C. Elections allow citizens to view candidates through completely fair, unbiased media. D. Elections allow candidates to raise money and control the content of all news and media. E. Elections allow the peaceful transfer of power between officials though voter participation.
Answers
Among the above options, option E is correct. It allows for peaceful transfer of power, in case of a party, other than the ruling party, winning the election.
Voters are eligible to vote for their preferred candidates through secret ballot and hence, there is no question of any intervention. Victory of a political party in election can only be attributed to the voters, based on the party’s good work/influence.
The correct option is option B.
The primary factor governing a democracy is the ability of the common citizens to decide which government officials are suitable to represent them in the government.
Therefore, if an elected government official is unable to meet the expectations of the People, he or she can easily be removed in the next election, when another more suitable candidate can be selected in their place.