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Elections - 9 std-1

Elections in a democracy involve citizens electing representatives to govern, either directly or indirectly. Direct elections allow voters to choose their representatives, while indirect elections involve electing representatives who then select others, such as the President and Vice President of India. The document also outlines different types of elections, including general elections, mid-term elections, and by-elections, as well as the structure and role of the Election Commission of India in ensuring fair elections.

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Elections - 9 std-1

Elections in a democracy involve citizens electing representatives to govern, either directly or indirectly. Direct elections allow voters to choose their representatives, while indirect elections involve electing representatives who then select others, such as the President and Vice President of India. The document also outlines different types of elections, including general elections, mid-term elections, and by-elections, as well as the structure and role of the Election Commission of India in ensuring fair elections.

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ELECTIONS

In a democracy, citizens choose or elect their representatives either directly or indirectly to run
the country.
Election is a procedure whereby persons are chosen, by voting, to represent the voters for
running the government.
KINDS OF ELECTIONS
Direct Elections
The kind of election where people vote directly for their representatives is known as Direct
Elections.
The Members of legislative Assemblies and Members of the Lok Sabha are elected directly.
Indirect Elections
The kind of elections where people elect their representatives indirectly through their
representatives is known as the Indirect Elections.
The election to both houses at the State and Union level is Indirect, that is, the representatives
are not directly elected by the people.
Election of the President and the Vice President of India
The President of India is elected indirectly by the members of an Electoral College consisting
of the elected members of both Houses of Parliament and the elected members of the
Legislative Assemblies of the States including National Capital Territory of Delhi and the
Union Territory of Pondicherry.
The election of the Vice – President is also Indirect. The Vice – President of India is elected
by members of both the Houses of Parliament. In this election, the State Legislatures do not
take part.
General Elections
The elections held to elect the members of the Lok Sabha after expiry of the normal term of
five years are called the General Elections.
Mid – Term Election
This type of election is held when a State Legislative Assembly or the Lok Sabha is dissolved
before the completion of its full term [5 years]. This election is called Mid – Term Election.
By – Elections
When a seat held by any member of the Legislative Assembly in the Centre or State falls
vacant on account of death, resignation of the member before completion if his/her term, to
fill up this vacancy the election which is held called By – Election. The person so elected
remains the member for the unexpired term of the House.
Election Commission of India
The Constitution has made detailed provisions for the free and fair conduct of elections in Part
XV.
Composition of the Election Commission
The Chief Election Commissioner [CEC] stands at the top in the hierarchy of the Election
Commission consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and other Election Commissioners.
At present, the Election Commission consists of three members.
The Chief Election Commissioner [CEC] and the other Commissioners are appointed by the
President of India. The Regional Election Commissioners are also appointed by the President
in consultation with the Election Commission.
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