The following features of elections in India make elections in India democratic: (i) Independent Election Commission: our Election commission works independently and is powerful. It enjoys the same kind of independence the judiciary enjoys The chief Election commissioner is appointed by the PresidenRead more
The following features of elections in India make elections in India democratic:
(i) Independent Election Commission: our Election commission works independently and is powerful. It enjoys the same kind of independence the judiciary enjoys The chief Election commissioner is appointed by the President of India. He is, however not answerable to the President or the government.
(ii) Popular participation : In India, the participation of voters has either remained increased particularly, the participation of the poor, illiterate and underprivileged people’ In addition to this more and more people are taking part in election related activities.
(iii) Acceptance of election result: Whether one candidate or party loses or. wins an election they do not go against it. On the other hand, everyone accepts the results as people’s verdict”.
(i) Voters’ list: It is a list of those persons who are eligible to vote. (ii) Basis of voters list: (a) In India, the principle of universal adult franchise has adopted' under this system, all been the citizens aged 18 years and above can vote in an election. (b) Every citizen has the right to voteRead more
(i) Voters’ list: It is a list of those persons who are eligible to vote.
(ii) Basis of voters list: (a) In India, the principle of universal adult franchise has adopted’ under this system, all been the citizens aged 18 years and above can vote in an election.
(b) Every citizen has the right to vote, regardless of his or her caste, religion or gender and his name is included in the voters’ list.
(c) Criminals and persons with unsound mind can be denied right to vote.
(iii) Preparation of list: (a) It is the responsibility of the government to get, the list prepared.
(b) Names of new eligible voters are added and names of those who are dead or have moved out of a place are deleted.
(c) A complete revision of lists takes place every five years.
(iv) Election photo Identity Card (EPIC):
(a) Now an Election photo identity Card is issued to every person on the voters ‘list.
(b) Voters are required to carry this card at the time of voting to avoid bogus voting by others.
(c) This Identity Card, however, has not been made compulsory for voting. For voting the voters can show many other proofs like the ration card or. the driving licence or passport.
The main features of the basis on which electoral constituencies are formed are as given below: (i) In India, an area based system of representation is followed. (ii) The country is divided into different areas for the purpose of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies. For examplRead more
The main features of the basis on which electoral constituencies are formed are as
given below:
(i) In India, an area based system of representation is followed.
(ii) The country is divided into different areas for the purpose of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies. For example, for Lok Sabha elections, there are 543 electoral constituencies in the country.
(iii) Voters of each constituency elect one representative and in case called of Lok sabha he is called Member of parliament.
(iv) Every adult citizen has one vote and each vote has equal value. That is why our constitution requires that each constituency should have a roughly equal population living within it.
(v) The same principle, as mentioned above, is used for Assembly constituencies, Panchayat and Municipal elections. A member of the Assembly is called the Member Legislative Assembly or an MLA.
(vi) sometimes ‘constituencies’ are called seats because each constituency represents one seat in Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly.
(i) Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) elections are held regularly after every five years. (ii) After five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. The Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha stands 'dissolved'. (iii) Elections are held in all constituencies at the same time, eitherRead more
(i) Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) elections are held regularly after every five years.
(ii) After five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. The Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha stands ‘dissolved’.
(iii) Elections are held in all constituencies at the same time, either on the same day or within a few days. This is called General Election.
(iv) Sometimes election is held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member. This is called a by-election.
Elections are held in non-democratic countries like Pakistan and China also. Such elections, however, cannot be called democratic. There are certain conditions which make an election democratic. These are as mentioned below: (i) Everyone should have one vote and every vote should have equal value. (Read more
Elections are held in non-democratic countries like Pakistan and China also. Such
elections, however, cannot be called democratic. There are certain conditions which make an
election democratic. These are as mentioned below:
(i) Everyone should have one vote and every vote should have equal value.
(ii) Parties and candidates should be free to contest elections and should offer some real
choice to the voters.
(iii) Elections must be held regularly after every few years.
(iv) The candidate preferred by the people should get elected.
(v) Elections should he conducted in a free and fair manner.
The above are simple and easy conditions” But there are many countries where these are not fulfilled like China.
Modern representative democracies are so large that it is not possible for everyone to sit together to take decisions on all the matters. More so most of the people neither have time nor knowledge to take decisions" But there must, be someone who ma5r rule the country. This is done through electionsRead more
Modern representative democracies are so large that it is not possible for everyone to sit together to take decisions on all the matters. More so most of the people neither have time nor knowledge to take decisions” But there must, be someone who ma5r rule the country. This is done through elections in a modern representative democracy. In elections, people or voters make following choices:
(i) People can choose who will make laws for them.
(ii) They can choose who will form the government and take major decisions.
(iii) They can choose the party whose policies will guide the government and law making. Thus, elections are essential in a modern representative democracy.
What makes elections in India democratic?
The following features of elections in India make elections in India democratic: (i) Independent Election Commission: our Election commission works independently and is powerful. It enjoys the same kind of independence the judiciary enjoys The chief Election commissioner is appointed by the PresidenRead more
The following features of elections in India make elections in India democratic:
See less(i) Independent Election Commission: our Election commission works independently and is powerful. It enjoys the same kind of independence the judiciary enjoys The chief Election commissioner is appointed by the President of India. He is, however not answerable to the President or the government.
(ii) Popular participation : In India, the participation of voters has either remained increased particularly, the participation of the poor, illiterate and underprivileged people’ In addition to this more and more people are taking part in election related activities.
(iii) Acceptance of election result: Whether one candidate or party loses or. wins an election they do not go against it. On the other hand, everyone accepts the results as people’s verdict”.
What is voters’ list? What is the basis of preparation of this list? How and by whom is the list prepared? What type of card is issued to voters and why?
(i) Voters’ list: It is a list of those persons who are eligible to vote. (ii) Basis of voters list: (a) In India, the principle of universal adult franchise has adopted' under this system, all been the citizens aged 18 years and above can vote in an election. (b) Every citizen has the right to voteRead more
(i) Voters’ list: It is a list of those persons who are eligible to vote.
See less(ii) Basis of voters list: (a) In India, the principle of universal adult franchise has adopted’ under this system, all been the citizens aged 18 years and above can vote in an election.
(b) Every citizen has the right to vote, regardless of his or her caste, religion or gender and his name is included in the voters’ list.
(c) Criminals and persons with unsound mind can be denied right to vote.
(iii) Preparation of list: (a) It is the responsibility of the government to get, the list prepared.
(b) Names of new eligible voters are added and names of those who are dead or have moved out of a place are deleted.
(c) A complete revision of lists takes place every five years.
(iv) Election photo Identity Card (EPIC):
(a) Now an Election photo identity Card is issued to every person on the voters ‘list.
(b) Voters are required to carry this card at the time of voting to avoid bogus voting by others.
(c) This Identity Card, however, has not been made compulsory for voting. For voting the voters can show many other proofs like the ration card or. the driving licence or passport.
Write a short note on the formation of electoral constituencies in India.
The main features of the basis on which electoral constituencies are formed are as given below: (i) In India, an area based system of representation is followed. (ii) The country is divided into different areas for the purpose of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies. For examplRead more
The main features of the basis on which electoral constituencies are formed are as
See lessgiven below:
(i) In India, an area based system of representation is followed.
(ii) The country is divided into different areas for the purpose of elections. These areas are called electoral constituencies. For example, for Lok Sabha elections, there are 543 electoral constituencies in the country.
(iii) Voters of each constituency elect one representative and in case called of Lok sabha he is called Member of parliament.
(iv) Every adult citizen has one vote and each vote has equal value. That is why our constitution requires that each constituency should have a roughly equal population living within it.
(v) The same principle, as mentioned above, is used for Assembly constituencies, Panchayat and Municipal elections. A member of the Assembly is called the Member Legislative Assembly or an MLA.
(vi) sometimes ‘constituencies’ are called seats because each constituency represents one seat in Lok Sabha or Legislative Assembly.
How elections are held in India?
(i) Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) elections are held regularly after every five years. (ii) After five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. The Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha stands 'dissolved'. (iii) Elections are held in all constituencies at the same time, eitherRead more
(i) Lok Sabha and Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) elections are held regularly after every five years.
See less(ii) After five years the term of all the elected representatives comes to an end. The Lok Sabha or Vidhan Sabha stands ‘dissolved’.
(iii) Elections are held in all constituencies at the same time, either on the same day or within a few days. This is called General Election.
(iv) Sometimes election is held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member. This is called a by-election.
What makes an election democratic?
Elections are held in non-democratic countries like Pakistan and China also. Such elections, however, cannot be called democratic. There are certain conditions which make an election democratic. These are as mentioned below: (i) Everyone should have one vote and every vote should have equal value. (Read more
Elections are held in non-democratic countries like Pakistan and China also. Such
See lesselections, however, cannot be called democratic. There are certain conditions which make an
election democratic. These are as mentioned below:
(i) Everyone should have one vote and every vote should have equal value.
(ii) Parties and candidates should be free to contest elections and should offer some real
choice to the voters.
(iii) Elections must be held regularly after every few years.
(iv) The candidate preferred by the people should get elected.
(v) Elections should he conducted in a free and fair manner.
The above are simple and easy conditions” But there are many countries where these are not fulfilled like China.
Why do we need elections?
Modern representative democracies are so large that it is not possible for everyone to sit together to take decisions on all the matters. More so most of the people neither have time nor knowledge to take decisions" But there must, be someone who ma5r rule the country. This is done through electionsRead more
Modern representative democracies are so large that it is not possible for everyone to sit together to take decisions on all the matters. More so most of the people neither have time nor knowledge to take decisions” But there must, be someone who ma5r rule the country. This is done through elections in a modern representative democracy. In elections, people or voters make following choices:
See less(i) People can choose who will make laws for them.
(ii) They can choose who will form the government and take major decisions.
(iii) They can choose the party whose policies will guide the government and law making. Thus, elections are essential in a modern representative democracy.