Question

what are the limitations and challanges to free and fair electiins

Answer 1

Challenges to free and fair elections are as follows:
1) Candidates and parties with a lot of money may not be sure of their victory but they do enjoy a big and unfair advantage over smaller parties and independents.
2) In some parts of the country , candidates with criminal connection have been able to push others out of electoral race and to secure a ticket from major parties.
3) Some families tend to dominate political parties; tickets are distributed to relatives from these parties.
4) Very often elections offer little choice to ordinary citizens, for both the major parties are quite similar to each other in policies and practices.
5) Smaller parties and independent candidates suffer a huge disadvantage compared to bigger parties.


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Answer 2

Answer:

Following are the limitations and challenges faced by election system : [1] Candidates and parties with a lot of money have an unfair advantage over the smaller parties and independent candidates. [2] These days many of the political parties use to give tickets to the candidates having criminal records. [3] These days some parties have the dominance of political families within the parties. People from such political families often give party tickets to their relatives. [4] Small political parties and independent candidates have many disadvantages compared to bigger parties. [5] Major political parties have quite similar polices, ideologies and practices. This leaves little choice for people to choose from. [6] During elections, money and muscle power are frequently used. [7] The parties in power are often seen to use governmental facilities and resources.