Political Science: Election and Representation Question with Answer part 3

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Political Science: Election and Representation Question with Answer part 3

 

Q1: Here are some wishes expressed in a conference to discuss a constitution for a new country. Write against each of these whether FPTP or Proportional Representation system is more suited to meet each of these wishes.

  1. People should clearly know who their representative is, so that they can hold him or her personally accountable.
  2. We have small linguistic minorities who are spread all over the country; we should ensure fair representation to them.
  3. There should be no discrepancy between votes and seats for different parties.
  4. People should be able to elect a good candidate even if they do not like his or her political party.

Answer:

a. FPTP system

b. Proportional Representation system

c. Proportional Representation system

d. FPTP system

 

Q2: A former Chief Election Commissioner joined a political party and contested elections. There are various views on this issue. One view is that a former Election Commissioner is an independent citizen and has a right to join any political party and to contest election. According to the other view, leaving this possibility open can affect the impartiality of the Election Commission. So, former Election Commissioners must not be allowed to contest any elections. Which position do you agree with and why?

 

Answer: The Election Commissioners should not contest elections after they leave office. This is because the Election Commission is a constitutional body that requires the highest standards of integrity to ensure impartiality in its conduct. The task of the Election Commissioner is to impartially supervise and safeguard the conduct of elections and not become a part of the electoral process. Any future prospect of the involvement of a statutory official like the Election Commissioner in electoral politics would seriously compromise the integrity and impartiality of the one institution that is the cornerstone of democratic convention in the country. This practice would set a precedent that would erode the credibility of the Election Commission and render it liable to charges of bias in its conduct of elections. Such a situation would be unhealthy for the polity in the long term as it would be exposed to electoral malpractices at the highest levels. This precedent would constitute a real danger of reducing elections to a shambolic exercise that would be hostage to the temptation of office for the Election Commissioners at a future date.

 

Q3: A former Chief Election Commissioner joined a political party and contested elections. There are various views on this issue. One view is that a former Election Commissioner is an independent citizen and has a right to join any political party and to contest election. According to the other view, leaving this possibility open can affect the impartiality of the Election Commission. So, former Election Commissioners must not be allowed to contest any elections. Which position do you agree with and why?

 

Answer: The Election Commissioners should not contest elections after they leave office. This is because the Election Commission is a constitutional body that requires the highest standards of integrity to ensure impartiality in its conduct. The task of the Election Commissioner is to impartially supervise and safeguard the conduct of elections and not become a part of the electoral process. Any future prospect of the involvement of a statutory official like the Election Commissioner in electoral politics would seriously compromise the integrity and impartiality of the one institution that is the cornerstone of democratic convention in the country. This practice would set a precedent that would erode the credibility of the Election Commission and render it liable to charges of bias in its conduct of elections. Such a situation would be unhealthy for the polity in the long term as it would be exposed to electoral malpractices at the highest levels. This precedent would constitute a real danger of reducing elections to a shambolic exercise that would be hostage to the temptation of office for the Election Commissioners at a future date.

 

Q4: “Indian democracy is now ready to shift from a crude First Past the Post system to a system of Proportional Representation”. Do you agree with this statement? Give your reasons for or against this statement.

Answer: Any answer supported with argument or explanation would solve the purpose. It is strongly recommended that you prepare the solution on your own. However, one sample solution has been provided for your reference: 

Indian democracy is not yet ready to replace the First Past the Post system with Proportional Representation. This is because proportional representation system is more suitable for political parties rather than social groups. Indian society already has large number of social groups. Proportional Representation would lead to a rise in conflicting demands between these groups and the dominant social groups would continue to exercise power and create new social alliances to maintain it. It is also debatable whether language, religion, caste or ethnicity should be a decisive factor in proportional representation as this would give rise to narrow sectional interests and endanger the social fabric of the country. Proportional representation can be adopted in due course of time with the maturing of Indian democracy.

 

Q5: “Indian democracy is now ready to shift from a crude First Past the Post system to a system of Proportional Representation”. Do you agree with this statement? Give your reasons for or against this statement.

Answer: Indian democracy is not yet ready to replace the First Past the Post system with Proportional Representation. This is because proportional representation system is more suitable for political parties rather than social groups. Indian society already has large number of social groups. Proportional Representation would lead to a rise in conflicting demands between these groups and the dominant social groups would continue to exercise power and create new social alliances to maintain it. It is also debatable whether language, religion, caste or ethnicity should be a decisive factor in proportional representation as this would give rise to narrow

sectional interests and endanger the social fabric of the country. Proportional representation can be adopted in due course of time with the maturing of Indian democracy.

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