Explain the basis for the system of representation in India ?
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We have a representative form of democracy where people elect their representatives who in turn make laws and policies for them.
b. Parliament is the representative body and the supreme law making body of our country.
c. For the purpose of elections, the entire country is divided into electoral constituencies which refers to an areas so divided for the purpose of election, A single constituency basically represents a body of voters or the residents residing in that area.
d. There are Parliamentary constituencies, For Lok Sabha elections whereby the entire country is divided into 543 constituencies.
e. Then there are state constituencies, for the. State Legislative/ Assembly elections, it is only the state which is divided into various constituencies. It is from these constituencies, representatives are elected by first past the post system
f. Thus, we follow an area based system of representation in our country.
f, Then, Our constitution provides for the provision of reserved constituencies for elections to the Lok Sabha and legislative assemblies. From these constituencies person belonging to SC, ST can stand for elections. The number of reserved constituencies is in proportion to their share in the total population. Currently, in the Lok Sabha, 84 seats are reserved for the Scheduled Castes and 47 for the Scheduled Tribes.
g. Such a system ensures adequate representation to all communities.
h. It makes our system all the more inclusive.
i. It ensures participation of the weaker section and minorities.