1. Explain the following terms.
a. Polling Booth
b. Constituency
C. Universal Adult Franchise
d. Polling Day
e. General election
f. Code of conduct
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Answer:
polling booths
On the election day, every person whose name is on the voters list can go to a nearby 'Polling Booth', situated usually in a local school or a government office. In this booth, voters go inside and election officials identify them and put a mark
on his or her finger and allow them to cast the vote.
constituency
A constituent is a voting member of a community or organization and has the power to appoint or elect. A constituency is all of the constituents of a representative. ... Constituencies for local government elections are called either Wards or electoral divisions.
universal adult franchise
The universal Adult Franchise refers that all citizens who are 18 years and above irrespective of their caste or education, religion, colour, race and economic conditions are free to vote. In a democracy, a universal adult franchise is important, as it is based on the idea of equality.
polling day
In India elections are conducted by the Election Commission. Law and order is maintained to conduct polling peacefully. Canvassing has stopped 48 hrs before the polling day . No canvassing allowed within the prescribed premises during polling day. Sufficient forces are employed to check anti-social elements to rig or capture poll booth or create any disturbance
general election
A final election for a political office with a limited list of candidates. The candidates in the general election are the people who won their party's primary election. General elections happen at a local, state, and national
code of conduct
Election Commission of India's Model Code of Conduct is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India for conduct of political parties and candidates during elections mainly with respect to speeches, polling day, polling booths, portfolios, election manifestos, processions and general conduct.