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)

India is the largest democracy Since 1947 while USA is the oldest since 1776. Both adhere to democratic principles as: (1) Liberty, equality integrity part of fundamental rights USA and Bill of Rights US (2) Participation of people ensures through elections at state, central level (3) Representative institutions exist - Parliament Congress Senate USA (4) Civil society, media ensures transparency and accountability in both

Judiciary seeks the proper functioning of the democratic system Key differences in Electoral practices - USA (1) 2-tiered governance and electoral system (2) The election of president is by an electoral process Direct primaries elected college presidential election (3) No separate body for elections (4) Allows for postal, online votes India (1) Index has 2-tiered systems as Panchayats, Municipalities (2) The election of president is indirect by state and central level legislature (3) Separate Election Commission of India exist (4) Postal votes are allowed only in few situation (armed force) However key highlights on election campaign (5) Government at ease state is during elected (6) Unities takes all doesn't follow (7) HC entertain elected petition However highlights on election campaign - 5 elaborate foundational pillars of democracy These both countries have enough to learn from each other and act as role models for democratic deepening.

USA - Government at ease state is during elected, Unities takes all, Elected petition but in judiciary India - Government at each state appointed by cable, there unities takes all doesn't follow, HC entertain elected petition However highlights on election campaign - 5 elaborate foundational pillars of democracy These both countries have enough to learn from each other and act as role models for democratic deepening.