Give short answers

Social Science : Civics

ELECTION, POLITICAL PARTIES AND PRESSURE GROUPS

IV. Give short answers

1. Explain the electoral system in India.

The electoral system in India (Indian Constitution part XV, Articles 324 to 329)

• An independent Election Commission is Constituted to ensure free and fair Elections in the Country. The Commission Consists of a Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.

• The Parliament may make provision with respect to all matters relating to elections to the Parliament including the preparation of electoral rolls.

• The state legislatures can also make provisions with respect to all matters relating to elections to the state legislatures including the preparation of electoral rolls.

2. Give the meaning of a political party.

A political party is an organisation formed by a group of people with certain ideology and agenda to contest elections and hold power in the government.

3. Distinguish between two party system and multiparty system.

Two party system

• Only two major parties exist.

• Ex. USA, UK

Multi-Party system

• More than two political parties exist.

• Ex. India, Srilanka, France, Italy

4. What is a pressure group?

A pressure group is a group of people who are organised actively for promoting and defending their common interest by exerting pressure on the government.