Which one of the following explains why citizens participate in voting?

Which one of the following explains why citizens participate in voting?

A. To elect representatives to government.
B. To obey the government.
C. To help their friends get posts.
D. To get paid by the candidates.

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The correct answer is A. To elect representatives to government.

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maurice.mutuku answered the question on July 30, 2019 at 11:29

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