Elections

Q1. What is Universal Adult Franchise? Ans: Under the Constitution of India following the democratic norm, elections are held on the principle of Universal Adult Franchise whereby every citizen of 18 years of age and above, irrespective of caste, colour, race, religion, education, income and sex, has the right to Read more…

The right to vote is a fundamental right guaranteed by the constitutional law of the country. In India, every man or woman of 18 years of age is entitled to enroll himself or herself as a voter and to vote in the public elections. Voting Behaviour: Some Observations: Voting behaviour Read more…

The Korean War (1950-1953) The Korean War was the first war in which the United Nations played a major role in. It was also part of the cold war between the US and Soviet Union. One of the deadliest war in history, it took many lives in such a short Read more…

Most Americans were very suspicious of government, but the Anti-Federalist was really mistrustful of the government in general and strong national government. This mistrust was the basis of their opposition to the constitution. They feared it had created a government the people could not control. Many distinguished Americans were Anti-Federalists. Read more…

Introduction This paper looks into Montesquieu’s treatment of virtue as it is practiced in an ancient republic. The paper indicates clearly what Montesquieu understands virtue to be and how it is cultivated. Further, the paper discusses in what ways Montesquieu’s account can be understood as an attack on what Aristotle Read more…

So powerful can these combinations become that they will use their money and influence to sway elections, that they may be able to put into high offices of state men who will legislate in their favour, and not for the good of the country. Much harm is also done even Read more…

The first time I saw some of the terrible conditions that people live in, I was shocked. We were inside the car out to the site, when just along the highway, it seemed as though a little town had appeared, made of more shacks than I had ever seen in Read more…

These “pressure groups”, which are also known as ‘interest groups’, pursue-their political goals through lobbying – “the process by which individuals and groups communicate with public officials in order to influence decisions of government. They also distribute persuasive literature and launch public campaigns to build grass root support for their Read more…

Parliamentary system is a government structure that comprises of the executive and cabinet ministers who are pinched from the legislative arm of government. In this system the person who chairs the government is the senior legislator of the government. In most cases the prime minister chairs the government while the Read more…

The Egyptian revolution succeeded the Tunisian revolution that saw Tunisian president Ben Ali end his twenty-five years regime and flee into exile (Chossudovsky, 2010). In Egypt, the revolution started on 25th January 2011 with emphasis on peaceful protest in airing out their views on issues that have not been addressed Read more…

Section 29 of the Representation of the People Act 1951, provides for registration of political parties by the Election Commission. A party registration with the Election Commission may be granted recognition as a National or State Party on the fulfillment of certain criteria based on its poll performance. If a Read more…

Provided that nothing in this section shall apply to a person who, after his release under Section 4, is subsequently sentenced for the original offence. Comment: This section contains provisions relating to effect of discharge on probation and states that it shall not be deemed as conviction. Thus the section Read more…

In a system of direct democracy legal and political sovereigns practically coincide, because the people are directly concerned in making laws. Their expressed will is not a mere opinion, but a law itself. They also elect and remove their rulers, in indirect democracy representatives of the people make laws. They Read more…

1. Political Activities and Movements: In some instances, youth unrest is associated with the larger political movements. Students often take up political issues and join hands with other non- youth organisations and political parties and fight for them. Students have participated in various political movements launched for issues such as Read more…

A discussion of social mobility probes into the process of placement of individuals in different strata. It seeks to answer questions such as – Is the placement of individuals permanent and unalterable? Is there any scope for individuals to change or modify it? If so, what factors contribute to the Read more…