Question

Explain the main features of the election system in india

Answer 1

In India, we have indirect democracy. The government is run by the representatives who are elected by the people. To elect their representatives, elections are held from time- to-time. The main features of election system in India are as under:

(i) Universal adult franchise:

In India, elections are held on the basis of Universal Adult Franchise. Every citizen who has completed 18 years of age has been given the right to vote irrespective of his caste, religion, sex, etc.

(ii) Single member constituencies:

It means that the country (or a state) is divided into as many constituencies as the number of seats. One representative is elected from each constituency.