Question

a country cannot be truly democratic until its citizens have the opportunity to choose their representatives through elections that are free and fair. critical development efforts cannot succeed without a legitimate and democratically elected government that is responsive and accountable to its citizens. elections provide an important opportunity to advance democratization and encourage political liberalization. for an election to be free and fair, certain civil liberties, such as the freedoms of speech, association and assembly, are required. elections can be a primary tool to foster political openings and expand political participation. electoral processes offer political parties and civic groups an opportunity to mobilize and organize supporters and share alternative platforms with the public. elections also serve to encourage political debate and what information in the passage supports the idea that fair elections are part of democracy? fair elections are connected to freedom of speech fair elections are connected to freedom of assembly. fair elections help a government seem legitimate fair elections help more candidates to run and more people to vote

Explanation:

The passage emphasizes that elections are a way for citizens to choose representatives, expand political participation, and encourage political liberalization. Fair elections allowing more candidates to run and more people to vote directly relate to the core democratic principle of citizen - participation. Mentions of freedom of speech and assembly are conditions for fair elections rather than direct evidence that they are part of democracy. Making a government seem legitimate is a secondary aspect compared to the democratic function of increasing participation.

Answer:

Fair elections help more candidates to run and more people to vote