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Election and Representation

Jammu & Kashmir Board · Class 11 · Political Science

Complete topic list for Election and Representation in Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 11 Political Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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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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Election and Representation covers several key topics that are frequently asked in Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 11 board exams. Focus on the core concepts listed on this page and practise related questions to build confidence.
How to score full marks in Election and Representation — Jammu & Kashmir Board Class 11 Political Science?
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