Mention a difference between the election of the president of the U.S.A. and of the President of India. Also give some advantages and disadvantages of direct popular election of the Chief Executive.

The President of the U. S. A. is directly elected by the voters in practice whereas according to our Constitution the President of India is elected indirectly by the electoral college.

Advantages:

1. Direct popular election creates an interest in public affairs on the part of masses.

2. It also ensures the election of a chief executive in whose ability and integrity the people have confidence.

Disadvantages:

1. Direct popualr election breeds intrigue and corruption.

2. In this system it is not possible for the voters to know much about the candidate due to large number of voters.

3. Direct popular election increases party feeling and tension.