Elections — Class 9 Social Science, Chapter 7

This chapter explains how elections work in a democracy — why they are needed, who can vote and contest, how the electoral process unfolds from announcement to results, and what makes elections free and fair. It also cov…

• Elections are the mechanism through which citizens choose their representatives in a democracy.
• Universal adult franchise means every citizen aged 18 and above has the right to vote, regardless of caste, religion, gender, or wealth.
• For an election to be democratic, it must be free, fair, held at regular intervals, and offer real choices.

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