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Chapter 6 · Part 1

Representation of People and Elections

RPA, the electoral process, integrity & electoral reforms.

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Learning objectives

  • 1Explain the Electoral System and Universal Adult Franchise
  • 2Explain the Legal Framework — The Representation of the People Acts
  • 3Explain the Election Process and Technology
  • 4Explain challenges — Money, Muscle and Criminalisation
  • 5Explain electoral Reforms and the Road Ahead
  • 6Explain worked Example: How a Candidate's Criminal Record Reaches the Voter

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Introduction
The Electoral System and Universal Adult Franchise
The Legal Framework — The Representation of the People Acts
The Election Process and Technology
Challenges — Money, Muscle and Criminalisation
Electoral Reforms and the Road Ahead
Worked Example: How a Candidate's Criminal Record Reaches the Voter
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Key terms

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Connected chapters

The Indian Constitutionshares: universal adult franchise
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