Advertisements
Advertisements
Question
With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:
Distinguish between two types of elections.
Advertisements
Solution
Direct Elections:
- People vote directly for their representatives.
- Law regulates the eligibility of voters and officials.
- Every adult holds the right to vote.
- There is a very large body of voters called the electorate.
- M.L.A. and M.P are elected directly indirectly
Indirect Elections:
- People elect their representatives indirectly through their elected representative
- All elected representatives are treated as perfect.
- Every elected representative hold right to vote
- There is a very small body of voters.
- The members of State Legislative Councils, Members of Rajya Sabha the President, and the Vice-President are elected.
RELATED QUESTIONS
Mention any two powers (functions) of the Election Commission.
What is meant by a Reserve Constituency?
With reference to the composition of the Election Commission, explain the following:
Appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and other Commissioners.
With reference to powers and functions of the Election Commission, discuss the following:
Ensuring Free and Fair Elections
With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:
Who is the head of the Election Commission?
With reference to terms of office and conditions of service of the Election Commission, answer the following question:
State any two functions of the Chief Election Commissioner.
With reference to Election procedures, answer the following question.
State the procedure by secret ballot?
What is the need for Elections?
What is the main purpose of allotting symbols to political parties?
When is repoll at a booth held?
