The electoral process in a representative government does NOT include
- free and fair elections
- free press
- independent electoral commission
-
registration of birth
The correct answer is: D
Explanation
One of the fundamental necessities in an electoral process is a free and fair election. An election should be free and fair in the sense that political parties should be allowed to contest without prejudice and citizens should be allowed to vote the leaders of their choice without undue coercion. The freedom of the press is also essential. They should be allowed to inform the public about the happenings during the election without undue censorship. The Electoral Commission should also work independently of the government to ensure a free and fair election.
However, registration of births is not essential to the electoral process. Registration of voters, on the other hand, in necessary.