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Elections

ICSE · Class 9 · History & Civics

Quick revision notes for Elections — ICSE Class 9 History & Civics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

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Meaning and Concept of Elections

  • Elections are procedures whereby persons are chosen by voting to represent voters in running the government
  • Democracy requires citizen participation in choosing representatives either directly or indirectly
  • Elections involve competition between candidates for the same position, creating winners and losers
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Types of Elections - Direct and Indirect

  • Direct Elections: People directly vote to elect their representatives (Lok Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies)
  • Indirect Elections: Elected representatives choose other representatives (Rajya Sabha, Legislative Councils)
  • MLAs are directly elected by state citizens; MPs are directly elected by constituency voters
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Types of Elections - General, Mid-term, and By-elections

  • General Elections: Held after normal 5-year term completion of Lok Sabha
  • May include simultaneous state assembly elections (though not always)
  • Mid-term Elections: Held when legislature dissolved before completing full 5-year term
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Election Commission - Composition and Structure

  • Constitutional body under Article 324 responsible for conducting free and fair elections
  • Originally single-member body (1950-1989), became multi-member in 1989
  • Currently consists of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and two other Election Commissioners

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A procedure whereby persons are chosenElections where people directly voteElections where representatives are elected byA constitutional body established under ArticleElections held to elect members

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