A key feature of democracy is 'free and fair electoral competition'. What does this imply?
Correct: C
In a democracy, 'free and fair electoral competition' means that elections offer a real choice to the people, and those currently in power have a fair chance of losing. There should be no undue pressure or fraud, and citizens should be able to vote according to their will. If the ruling party always wins without a genuine contest, it's not a free and fair election. The other options represent distortions or non-democratic practices.