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
If a government makes only popular announcements before elections but gives no account of work what opportunity do elections give citizens?If people elect representatives based on local issues at which level does democracy become stronger?If citizens have voting rights but not equal opportunity to become candidates what will weaken?How can misinformation in elections affect public opinion?If media shows only the ruling party and hides other parties which election condition will be affected?How can expression of public disagreement through vote reduce violence?If only similar policies are offered to people in elections why will real choice weaken?If all election rules are changed for the benefit of the ruling party which element will be most at risk?What is the correct relation between mandate and accountability?If citizen participation in elections is very low what caution should be kept while interpreting the mandate?If administration shows bias at polling stations in an election which protection of voters will be affected?If voters of an area repeatedly vote on their local problem which function of elections does it show?If voters vote only due to caste or religious fear and do not consider policy what weakness will exist in electoral decision?Why is people's power to reward and punish leaders in elections the basis of democratic accountability?If people get no chance to question candidates in an election which democratic aspect will weaken?If elections show only majority will but do not protect minority voters which democratic problem will arise?If government changes through public opinion in elections how does it improve governance?If a party refuses to accept results after losing which democratic achievement of elections will weaken?If voters are repeatedly told that their vote makes no difference what harm may occur?Mandate in an election means not only victory but also what?