Practice Electoral Powers (1.4.4) - The Union Legislature

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Question 1.
What are the two main positions elected by the Parliament?
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Think about the highest offices in India.
Question 2.
Is the Vice-President elected by members of state assemblies?
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Consider the difference in the roles.
3Question 3.
Who elects the President of India?
- Only Parliament members
- Only state assembly members
- Parliament and state assembly members
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Remember the composition of the electorate.
4Question 4.
The Vice-President of India is elected by?
- Only Rajya Sabha
- Only Lok Sabha
- Members of both Houses of Parliament
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Focus on the election process strictly from elected Parliament members.
Question 5.
Consider a scenario where only Parliament elects the President. Discuss the potential risks associated with this exclusion of broader representation.
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Reflect on how representation affects public trust.
Question 6.
Analyze how the electoral powers of Parliament affect the balance of power in the Indian political system.
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Think about checks and balances in a democratic system.

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