Welcome to the Kabul: Selections poll. You can tell us a bit about how you view elections here. But first you have to prove that you're human, by telling us what 21 + 4 equals:
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1. Do you vote?
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always
usually
never
in local, but not federal elections
in federal, but not local elections
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2. If you vote, why do you vote?
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voting voices the will of the people
elections can change the balance of power
voters can hold elected officials accountable for their actions in office
habit
other
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3. How do you choose which candidates to support?
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record of service
political affiliations
ethical or moral stance
comparative assessment of many factors
lesser of two (or more) evils
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4. In your opinion, which of the following is a more important indicator of a healthy democracy?
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guaranteed equal access to the vote
fair, transparent, credible and accurate elections
freedom of political speech for candidates, press and public
accountability of elected officials to the electorate
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5. What do you mean when you say "democracy"?
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a society under the rule of law, not the rule of the gun
a society organized according to principles of individual rights and responsibilities
a society where the state is transparent and accountable to its citizens
a state where power is balanced between different branches of government
a state whose officials are elected by its citizens in free, secret and direct elections
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