Civics
Why Do We Need Elections?
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In Class 9 Civics, under the chapter Electoral Politics, Why Do We Need Elections? explains why elections are essential in a democracy. Students learn how citizens choose representatives, hold governments accountable, replace leaders peacefully when needed, and give legitimacy to the government. The topic also highlights voting as a means for people to express their choices and expectations.
Practice questions
Why should all votes have equal value in a democratic election?Why is the presence of opposition parties necessary for voters in elections?How do elections give citizens indirect influence on policy making?If names of eligible citizens are missing from the voters' list which aspect of elections will weaken?Misuse of money and muscle power in elections harms what?If people do not get a real chance to change the government in an election what kind of election will it be?Why do people remember candidates' promises in elections?Why is it necessary for voters to get information in elections?Why is low public participation in elections a concern for democracy?What is the benefit of competition among political parties in elections?If all citizens get equal opportunity to vote in elections which democratic principle will be strengthened?Why does an elected government get legitimacy through elections?If voters have the right to replace a candidate in elections what does it indicate?Why are both freedom and fairness necessary in elections?What is the relation of elections with civic education?If candidates do not communicate with people in elections what effect will it have on voters?Why can the party getting majority in elections form the government?If people repeatedly do not elect a poorly performing representative what function are elections performing?Why is it important that all parties get a chance to campaign in elections?If people choose a new party in an election what does it show?