Question

With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:

Distinguish between two types of elections.

Answer 1

Direct Elections:

1. People vote directly for their representatives.
2. Law regulates the eligibility of voters and officials.
3. Every adult holds the right to vote.
4. There is a very large body of voters called the electorate.
5. M.L.A. and M.P are elected directly indirectly

Indirect Elections:

1. People elect their representatives indirectly through their elected representative
2. All elected representatives are treated as perfect.
3. Every elected repres­entative hold right to vote
4. There is a very small body of voters.
5. The members of State Legislative Councils, Members of Rajya Sabha the President, and the Vice-President are elected.