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The Electoral Process

Maharashtra Board · Class 10 · History and Political Science

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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 10 History and Political Science

Topics in The Electoral Process

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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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Electoral Process in a Democracy

Election CommissionState Election CommissionsFunctions of Election CommissionDelimitation CommissionVoters and FranchiseCode of ConductElection TypesGeneral Elections

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