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Discuss the importance of free and fair elections in a democratic system.

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By promoting dictatorship

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By restricting voter participation

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By ensuring representation and accountability

4

By limiting political rights

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Answer

C. By ensuring representation and accountability

Solution:

Free and fair elections are essential in a democratic system as they ensure representation of the people's will and hold elected officials accountable to the electorate, thereby maintaining the democratic process. Therefore, the correct answer is 'By ensuring representation and accountability'.

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