Election and Representation
Class 11 · Political Science · 23 Questions
Can we have democracy without holding elections?
Can we hold elections without having democracy?
Can you think of some examples of such non-democratic elections?
What do you think would distinguish a democratic from a non-democratic election?
What can be done to ensure that elections in a country would be conducted in a democratic way?
What would be the composition of the Assembly if it was a PR system like in Israel?
Which party would have a majority?
Who would form the government?
What would be the effect of this system on the relationship of political parties?
The proportion of Muslims in the population of India is about 14.2 per cent. But the number of Muslim MPs in the Lok Sabha has usually been less than 6 per cent, less than half of their share in population. A similar situation prevails in most State Assemblies. Three students drew different conclusions from this fact. Write down whether and why you agree or disagree with each of them.
When would you say that the resolution has been passed with 'special majority' in this situation?
Find out the other two places where special majority is discussed.
Why do you think does the Election Commission have the following powers and privileges? What could have happened if these did not exist?
Which of the following resembles most a direct democracy?
Which of the following tasks are not performed by the Election Commission?
Which of the following is common to the method of election of the members of Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha?
In the First Past the Post system, that candidate is declared winner who
What is the difference between the system of reservation of constituencies and the system of separate electorate? Why did the Constitution makers reject the latter?
Which of the following statements are incorrect? Identify and correct them by substituting, adding or rearranging only one word or phrase.
Indian electoral system aims at ensuring representation of socially disadvantaged sections. However we have only 12 per cent women members in our legislatures. What measures would you suggest to improve the situation?