Question 26
Franchise, Elections and Electoral SystemsFree and fair election is necessary for democracy to thrive because it
- A.makes an unpopular candidate emerge as a winner
- B.helps the people to exercise their popular sovereignty
- C.makes a popular party to lose in election
- D.prevents smooth change of government.
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: B (helps the people to exercise their popular sovereignty)
Explanation
Through free and fair elections the people use their sovereign power to choose their rulers.