Which independent regulatory body safeguards honest and accurate election results?

• A. Electoral Board
• B. Election Council
• C. Central Election Commission
• D. Federal Election Commission

Answer: (C)

The central election commission is designed to act as an independent regulator that oversees the electoral process and certifies official results. It administers key tasks like organizing elections, counting ballots according to established rules, and publishing the official tallies. Because it operates independently from political actors, it helps prevent interference or manipulation, which is essential for maintaining trust in the accuracy of results. The other bodies usually have more limited or different roles (local boards or councils may operate at subnational levels, and a federal campaign-finance commission handles financing rules rather than certifying vote tallies), so they aren’t the best fit for safeguarding honest and accurate election results.