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Aakash Om TrivediAIR 73· 2929

Question 13GS2GS2

Both India and the USA adhere to democratic principles, but their electoral systems exhibit significant differences. What are the key differences in electoral practices between the two countries? (Answer in 250 words)

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India is 'largest democracy' whereas USA is 'oldest democracy' sharing democratic values. Both are having election in 2024. Democratic principles: - Written constitution - Same rights to citizen - Independent judiciary - Democratic principles - India: Universal adult franchise and regular election - USA: Regular election, multi-party system - Media freedom Difference in electoral practices: (1) National Election Conducting body: India has CEC (Central Election Commission) A.324 conduct National, State election. USA, on other hand, has various State bodies conducting election, thus no national electing body. (2) Lobbying and Funding: India: Funding through cash flow and beyond 2000 maintaining record. Lobbying not institutionalize, keen negative manner. USA: Funding: transparent and no limit of 2000, maintain record. Lobbying institutionalize with industry open support and lobby partner policy at Oil Companies for Trump. (3) Presidential Debate: India: No such provision. USA: Traditional live streaming of debate. (4) Candidate election by party election: India: No party tickets decide by party leadership election. USA: Through presidential primary and election, Electorala hand.

5Limitation of Free-speech: India: MCC RPA[195]: Open. USA: No such limitation. (6) Endorsement by celebrities in USA: India: No such. (7) Mobilisation parameter: India: Caste, religion major factors. USA: Policies such as probation, secular-issues dominate by Constituency. (8) India has funding limitation, USA no such. (9) Use of electoral EVM in India, USA use ballot papers. Thus, both can recommendation of Dinesh Goswami and Indrajit Gupta crucial for electoral reform in India.
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Aakash Om Trivedi

AIR 732929

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GS2GS2

Topic

Salient Features of the Representation of People's Act

Elections

Electoral Practices Comparison

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