Practice Election Of The President (2.2.1) - The Union Executive - ICSE 10 History and Civics

Practice: Election of the President

Lesson 2.2.1The Union Executive

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Question 1.
Who elects the President of India?
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Think of the bodies involved in the election.
Question 2.
What voting method is used to elect the President?
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Consider how voters express their preferences.
3Question 3.
Who comprises the Electoral College for the election of the President?
- Only members of Parliament
- Members of Parliament and elected members of State Assemblies
- Only members of Legislative Assemblies
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Think about all groups involved in the election.
4Question 4.
Is the voting system for the President's election designed to ensure fair representation?
- True
- False
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Think on how fairness is maintained in elections.
Question 5.
Imagine an election where three candidates are running for President, Candidate A receives 30% of the votes, Candidate B receives 40%, and Candidate C receives 30%. Discuss how the Single Transferable Vote would resolve this election outcome.
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Consider how votes are transferred until someone secures a majority.
Question 6.
Reflecting on the importance of including both Houses of Parliament and State Legislative Assemblies in the Electoral College, discuss how excluding either might impact the election of the President.
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Think about national unity and representation across diverse regions.

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