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Election and Representation — Syllabus

CBSE · Class 11 · Political Science

What Election and Representation covers in CBSE Class 11 Political Science: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session.

74 questions80 flashcards2 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · CBSE Class 11 Political Science · 2026-27

Topics in Election and Representation

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1. Elections and Democratic Representation

  • In a large democracy, all citizens cannot take part directly in every decision.
  • Representatives are elected to make decisions and run the government.
  • Elections are not only about voting; they are about how votes are counted and how winners are chosen.
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2. First Past the Post System

  • Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections in India use the First Past the Post system, also called the Plurality System.
  • The country is divided into 543 constituencies for FPTP elections.
  • Each constituency elects one representative.
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3. Proportional Representation and STV

  • In proportional representation, seats are distributed according to the share of votes a party gets.
  • Voters usually vote for a party, not for individual candidates.
  • This system is used in Israel, Netherlands, Argentina, and Portugal.
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4. Reservation of Constituencies

  • Reserved constituencies are different from separate electorates.
  • In reserved constituencies, all voters vote, but only candidates from the reserved community can contest.
  • Separate electorates allowed only voters of a community to vote for that community's representative.

Key Concepts

Central concept: How elections choose representatives and how the Constitution ensures fair representation and independent conduct of elections

Elections and democracyFirst Past the Post systemProportional Representation systemSingle Transferable VoteReservation of constituenciesElection Commission of IndiaDelimitation CommissionVoter eligibility and right to contest

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Election and Representation for CBSE Class 11 Political Science?
Key topics in Election and Representation include Elections and Democratic Representation, First Past the Post System, Proportional Representation and STV, Reservation of Constituencies. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Election and Representation for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 74 practice questions on Election and Representation. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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