Use the terms ‘constituency’  and ‘represent’  to explain who an MLA is and how is the person elected ?(3 marks)

An MLA, or Member of Legislative Assembly, is a representative elected by the voters of a constituency to the legislature or legislative assembly of a sub-national jurisdiction.

The term 'constituency' refers to the geographical area that an MLA represents. It is a specific area whose voters elect a representative to the legislative assembly. The boundaries of these constituencies are determined by an authority such as the Election Commission.

The term 'represent' refers to the duty of the MLA to serve and express the interests of their constituency in the legislative assembly. They are responsible for conveying the concerns, needs, and desires of their constituents.

The election of an MLA is a democratic process that involves several steps. First, candidates are nominated from various political parties or they can stand as independents. Then, a date for the election is set and campaigning begins. On the election day, the voters of the constituency cast their votes for their preferred candidate. The candidate who receives the most votes is declared the winner and becomes the MLA of that constituency.