Universal Franchise and India’s Electoral System
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What is universal adult franchise?
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Universal adult franchise means every adult citizen gets one vote, and all votes have equal value. In India, every citizen aged 18 and above has the right to vote regardless of caste, creed, race, rel…
What does the word 'franchise' mean?
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Franchise is a right granted by the constitution or government. Another term used is 'suffrage', which is a synonym of franchise. It refers to the right to vote in elections.
What is the minimum age for voting in India and when was it changed?
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The minimum age for voting in India is 18 years. It was changed from 21 to 18 years in 1988 to allow younger citizens to participate in the democratic process.
What is a constituency?
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A constituency is an area whose voters elect a representative to a legislative body. India is divided into 543 constituencies for Lok Sabha elections.
What is the Election Commission of India (ECI) and what does it do?
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The ECI is an independent constitutional body established in 1950 that conducts free and fair elections. It manages elections to the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, and offices o…
Name three main tasks performed by the Election Commission of India.
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1. Preparing and updating electoral rolls (voter lists) 2. Conducting elections fairly and transparently 3. Ensuring compliance with the Model Code of Conduct during elections…
What is the First-Past-the-Post electoral system?
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In the First-Past-the-Post system, the candidate who receives the most votes in a constituency wins, even without securing 50% of total votes. This system is used for Lok Sabha and State Assembly elec…
What is the difference between direct and indirect elections?
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Direct elections: People directly vote for their representatives (e.g., Lok Sabha, State Assemblies). Indirect elections: Representatives are chosen by already elected representatives (e.g., Rajya Sab…
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