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VOL. 2, ISSUE 2 (2020)
Understanding electoral democracy: Theoretical perspectives and institutional practices
Authors
Dr. Pratap Chandra Swain
Abstract
Electoral democracy is a form of
representative democracy in which popular election is considered the only
legitimate source of political authority. Primarily, electoral democracies are
understood as political systems in which citizens enjoy the right to elect the
executive and the legislature. Theoretically, electoral democracy has two
different dimensions: procedural (minimalist) and substantive (maximalist). At
the same time, its major principles include: political equality, political
liberty, and popular sovereignty. The conceptual framework of electoral
democracy has been enriched by several thinkers through various theories. In
India, constitutional institutions have been developed to manage electoral
functions. As the world’s largest democracy, India’s resilience relies on an
independent and impartial election apparatus, namely, the Election Commission
of India.
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Pages:44-47
How to cite this article:
Dr. Pratap Chandra Swain "Understanding electoral democracy: Theoretical perspectives and institutional practices". International Journal of Sociology and Political Science, Vol 2, Issue 2, 2020, Pages 44-47
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