ELECTORAL POLITICS

1) What do you mean by election? Why is it needed in a democracy?

Election is a mechanism by which people can choose their representatives at regular intervals and change them if they wish to do so. Elections are essential because
a) In any large community it is not possible for all people to it together every day and takes all the decisions.
a) b) Elections are fought on party basis. The party which gets a majority forms the government. If the govt fails to work as per its promises people can change it.
a)

2) Enumerate the demerits of an electoral competition?

The demerits of an electoral competition are
a) It creates disunity and factionalism in every locality
a) b) Different political parties and leaders often level allegations against one another parties and candidates often use dirty tricks to win elections.
a) c) It is often said that the pressure to win electoral fights. Electoral fights do not allow sensible long term policies to be formulated.
a)

3) What is an Election Commission? Who appoints the chief of election commissioner and how can he /she be removed?

a) Election Commission in India is an Independent body that conducts elections in India. It enjoys the same kind of Independence that the Judiciary enjoys.
b) The Chief Election Commissioner is appointed by the President of India.
c) Even if the ruling party or the government does not like the Chief Election Commissioner, it is virtually impossible to remove the CEC.

4) How do General Elections differ from By-Elections?

General Elections: Elections are held in all the elections at the same time, either on the same day or within a few days.

By-Elections: Electioneer held in the constituencies to fill the vacancy / vacancies caused by death or resignation of a member.

5) What do you know about Voter ID card?

Voter ID card is also called Election Photo Identity card.