How we can check the quality of election process?

The quality of the election process can also be checked by seeing the participation of people. People’s participation in the election is measured by voter turnout figures. Turnout indicates the per cent of eligible voters who actually cast their vote.

What reserved constituencies ensure?

Reserved constituencies are constituencies in which seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and Tribes based on the size of their population.

What is the name given to the list of those who are eligible for vote?

In a democratic election, the list of those who are eligible to vote is prepared much before the election and given to everyone, which is officially called the Electoral Roll and is commonly known as the Voters’ List.

How is it determined how many electors each State has?

Electoral votes are allocated among the States based on the Census. Every State is allocated a number of votes equal to the number of senators and representatives in its U.S. Congressional delegation—two votes for its senators in the U.S. Senate plus a number of votes equal to the number of its Congressional districts.

How do you calculate a 2/3 majority vote?

A two-thirds vote, when unqualified, means two-thirds or more of the votes cast. This voting basis is equivalent to the number of votes in favour being at least twice the number of votes against. Abstentions and absences are excluded in calculating a two-thirds vote.

How are voting shares calculated?

The percent of votes for a candidate (C) equals the number of votes for the candidate (V) divided by the total number of votes (T). Multiply by 100 to get the percentage of votes for the candidate or ballot option.

What do voters consider when choosing a candidate?

Voters may prospectively consider agreement with the proposed policy stands of candidates or parties ( Rabinowitz and MacDonald 1989; Jessee 2009 ), and on occasion their material self-interest ( Sears et al. 1980; Sears and Funk 1991 ).

Do measuring measures of democracy mislead?

Measures of democracy can mislead as much as they clarify, as the figure above demonstrates all too clearly. This is a problem not just for academics, but for policy-makers and anyone who cares about democracy more generally.

How do you measure strength of a country?

Measures of strength can include perceived military might, unemployment rates, technology base and reputation (or capacity?) for innovation, and global education rankings. An individual may prefer an open show of strength through the presence of bases and weapons systems in multiple countries and a reduction in unemployment.

What is the Vanhanen measure of democracy?

The Vanhanen measure of democracy, for example, is based in part on measuring the percentage of the population that votes in elections. Countries with mandatory voting therefore receive a higher score on the Vanhanen index and a lower score on the Economist index.