Short answers:
1. Explain the electoral system in India.
Electoral system in India:
1.In India MP and MLA elections were conducted by Election Commission of India
2. The commission consist of Chief Election Commissioner and two other election commissioners
3. Article 324 to 329 of our Constitution mentions about Electoral system
4.Parliament has the power to make laws on all matters relating to parliamentary and state elections
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2. Give the meaning of a political party.
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3. Distinguish between two-party system and the multi-party system.
Two party system:
Only two major parties exist
Example : USA, UK
Multi party system:
More than two political parties exist
Example: India, Sri Lanka
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4. What is a pressure group?
1.A Pressure group is a group of people who are organised for promoting and defending their common interests
2. They attempts to bring change in the public policy by giving pressure on the government
2. They attempts to bring change in the public policy by giving pressure on the government
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Answer in detail:
1. Discuss merits and demerits of direct elections?
Merits:
1. Since people elect their leaders directly this system is more democratic
2. It educate people about government activities and helps them to choose the correct candidates
3. Here people play an active roll in politics
Demerits:
1. It is very expensive
2. Some illiterate voters where misguided by false propaganda
3. Some candidates provide cash for the votes
4. Election campaigns sometimes create law and order problems
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2. What are the functions of political parties?
1. Political parties contest in elections
2. They play important role in making laws for a country
3. They form and run the government
4. Sometimes parties that lose in the election play the role of opposition party in the legislature. They criticize the government for wrong policies
5. They function as the link between people and government
2. They play important role in making laws for a country
3. They form and run the government
4. Sometimes parties that lose in the election play the role of opposition party in the legislature. They criticize the government for wrong policies
5. They function as the link between people and government
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3. What are the function of Pressure groups in India?
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