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The Electoral Process — Revision Notes
Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science
The Electoral Process revision notes for Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science: 4 topics in quick points.
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1. Importance of Elections and Representation
- Democracy works through representation because every citizen cannot take part directly in every decision.
- People elect representatives to run the government on their behalf.
- Elections allow a peaceful change in power.
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2. Election Commission of India
- Art. 324 of the Indian Constitution established the autonomous Election Commission.
- The Election Commission consists of one Chief Election Commissioner and two other commissioners.
- The President appoints the election commissioners.
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3. Functions of the Election Commission
- Preparing the voters list is a function of the Election Commission.
- Every Indian citizen who has completed 18 years of age has a right to vote.
- The Election Commission updates the voters list and includes new voters.
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4. Delimitation and Constituencies
- The total number of members in Loksabha is 543.
- This means there are 543 constituencies of Loksabha.
- Creating and restructuring constituencies is the responsibility of the Delimitation Commission.
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The Election Commission is an autonomousIts main functions include preparingEvery Indian citizen who has completedThe Election Commission decides when electionsAfter candidates apply
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Key topics in The Electoral Process include Importance of Elections and Representation, Election Commission of India, Functions of the Election Commission, Delimitation and Constituencies. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Maharashtra Board Class 10 board exam.
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