Question

What are merits and demerits of an electoral competition ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Merits:

In an ideal world, all political leaders know what is good for the people and are motivated only by a desire to serve them.

Our constitution makers opted for free competition in elections as the way to select our future leaders, because this system works better in the long run.

Political leaders are motivated by a desire to advance in their political careers.

They want to remain in power or get power and position for themselves for which, they can compete with other political parties.

Demerits:

An electoral competition creates a sense of disunity and factionalism in every locality.

Different political parties and leaders often level allegations against one another.

Parties and candidates often use dirty tricks to win elections.

Answer 2

Question -

What are merits and demerits of an electoral competition ?

Answer -

Merits -

• It gives every party a chance to compete against each other equally
• A foundation of well developed society is formed by it
• Government increases its effeciency in working for the fear to not lose in next elections and create a good image in eyes of voters

Demerits -

• Clearly an electoral competition has many demerits including it creates a sense of disunity and factionalism in every locality
• Different political parties and leaders often level allegations against one another
• Parties and candidates often use dirty tricks to win elections
• Some people say that this pressure to win electoral fights does not allow sensible long term policies to be formulated
• Some good people who may wish to serve the country do not enter this arena
• They do not like the idea of being dragged into unhealthy competition