Question

Write the difference between general election and by election?

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Function to elect a national government

 Traditionally called by the PM at a time of his choosing (though Fixed-term Parliaments Act

2011 now sets 5-year intervals)

 National focus/campaign

 Usually 60%+ turnout

 Fought across a range of policies and issues (publication of party manifestos etc.)

 Reflects previous 5-year national picture (leadership of parties, policy successes/failures,

economic climate etc.)

 Three main parties dominate the results

 Taken seriously by parties and most of the public, as the next government will be formed