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Question
With reference to Democracy and Elections, answer the following question:
Distinguish between two types of elections.
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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.
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