Indian Democracy — Flashcards

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The minimum age requirement for voting in India is 18 years. Any person who is 18 years or above and is enlisted in the voter list can cast their vote under the Universal Adult Suffrage system.

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Universal Adult Suffrage means every adult citizen has the right to vote regardless of caste, creed, religion, education, or economic status. It is based on the principle of 'One Person One Vote', ens…

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The Parliament of India consists of four components: 1) The President, 2) The Vice President, 3) Rajya Sabha (Upper House), and 4) Lok Sabha (Lower House). Parliament is the national institution repre…

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Election is called the foundation of democracy because: 1) It allows people to choose their representatives, 2) It provides opportunity to evaluate candidates, 3) It enables peaceful transfer of power…

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Parliamentary Democracy: Prime Minister is appointed by President from the majority party in Parliament; government is accountable to Parliament. Presidential Democracy: President is directly elected …

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The Election Commission maintains administration, control, and monitoring of elections. It is responsible for: conducting elections for Parliament, State Assembly, President, and Vice President; maint…

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Secret Ballot means voting is done privately and confidentially. No one can ask a voter about their choice. It is important because it: 1) Protects voters from pressure and threats, 2) Ensures free an…

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The two methods of voting are: 1) Voting by ballot paper (traditional paper-based voting), and 2) Voting through Electronic Voting Machine (EVM). EVMs are preferred as they save time, reduce labor, an…