distinguish between general election and by election?
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A general election is a political voting election where generally all or most members of a given political body are chosen. These are usually held for a nation's primary legislative body, as distinguished from by-elections and local elections.A general election day may also include elections for local officials.
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General election:
- Elections are held in all the constituentiences at the same time either at the same day or within a few days.
- Elections are held regularly after five years.
- The representative elected in general election is elected for a full term of five years not for the remaining period of the house.
By election:
- Election is held only for one constituency to fill the vacancy caused by death or resignation of a member.
- Election is held before the expiry of 6 months from the date the seat falls vacant.
- The representative elected in by- election is elected for the remaining period of the house not for the five years.
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