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Priya was excited to cast her vote for the first time in the local Assembly elections. She wanted to vote for a representative who would work towards the causes she stood for.

Which of the following statements is/are correct with reference to elected representatives?

A
They can be trusted to never indulge in corruption as they are people's representatives.
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They represent people in government bodies.
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They cannot be approached by people after elections.
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D
They are the main link between the people and the state.
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Solution

The correct options are
B They represent people in government bodies.
D They are the main link between the people and the state.
In an indirect form of democracy, people do not rule directly. They elect a representative who is responsible for expressing their will in government bodies. People can approach them and have their concerns addressed. They are a link between the people and the government. They work for the people through legislation and execution of laws.

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