Question

With reference to types of elections, answer the following:

State two points of difference between a by-election and mid-term elections.

Answer 1

• Mid-Term Election: 1. This is held when a State Legislative Assembly or the Lok Sabha is dissolved before the completion of its full term (5 years).
  2. The new house will normally have a full five year term.
• By-Election: 1. By-Election when a seat held by any member of the Legislative Assembly in the Centre or State falls vacant due to death or resignation of the member before the completion of his/her term.
  2. The person so elected remains the member for the unexpired term of the House.