Question

Distinguish between direct and indirect elections.

Answer 1

Hint:Election is a contest among candidates in electoral constituencies to win by majority of votes.The vehicle through which democracy moves. Election commission is incharge of elections.There are several kinds of election General election ,mid term election and by election.

Complete answer:
 The members of Lok Sabha constitute a member elected by universal adult franchise if one party gets the majority then the leader of parties elected as prime Minister.President is elected indirectly by an electoral college. It comprises both houses of Parliament and legislative assemblies of each of India states and territories.
Elections where citizens can directly cast votes and choose the representatives is called direct election. It is a method used in democratic form of government. People become more aware of the activities. Government educates people about how they can develop the country and hence asks for a vote to come in majority and form government whereas in indirect elections the public does not cast a vote directly. This responsibility is given to the representatives chosen by direct elections to participate in indirect election. In indirect election voters elect representatives who in turn elect their representatives for the office. The indirect election is conducted in the election of Vice president and president.

Note:Significance of Election is that through Elections the people take part in the democratic process and give verdict in favour or against a candidate or a party. Elections are an automatic check upon Government and commissions.