Electoral Politics: Why Elections?
Students will understand the importance of elections in a democracy and the mechanisms that make them free and fair.
Key Questions
- Justify the necessity of regular and free elections in a democratic system.
- Analyze how elections provide a mechanism for accountability of elected representatives.
- Compare the electoral systems of India with other democratic countries.
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