Question

Define election. Explain the nomination process as practised in Indian elections. -Civics 9th

Answer 1

Election is a very helpful method to choose their representatives by everyone NOMINATION PROCESS 1. Party tickets are given. 2. Nomination forms are filled. 3. Security amount is deposited. 4. Nomination papers are examined closely. 1.Preparation of voter 's list In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and given to everyone.this list is officially called the Electoral Roll and is commonly known as the Voter 's list .2. Nomination of candidates   The only difference is that in order to be a candidate the minimum age is 25 while it is only 18 years for being a voter.Every person who wishes to contest an election has to fill a 'nomination form ' and give some money as 'security deposit ' 3.  Election Campaign It is necessary to have a free and fare and open discussion about who is a better representative ,which party will make a better govt. or what is a good policy. This is what happens during the election campaign. 4.   Polling and counting of votes The final stage of an election is the day when the voter 's cast or "poll" their vote. Every person whose name is on the voters list can go to a nearby "polling booth"  situated usually in a  local school or a govt. office.