Explain the difference between by-election and mid-term election.

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BASIS FOR COMPARISON	GENERAL ELECTIONS	BY-ELECTIONS
Meaning	General elections are the elections which are commonly organized in all or most of the constituencies at the same time of the country or state	By-elections refers to the election held in one constituency for the seat vacant owing to the death or resignation of the member.
Objective	To choose the government.	To fill the vacant seat.
When are they held?	These are held after every five years.	These are held before the completion of 6 months from the date, the seat becomes vacant.
Term	Election of the representative is for a full term.	Election of the representative is for the remaining term.

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