Popular Elections
Definition
Popular elections refer to the process of selecting political leaders through a voting system in which all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate and choose their representatives.
Analogy
Think of popular elections like a school election for student council. All students have the chance to vote for their preferred candidate, and the candidate with the most votes wins.
Related terms
Voter Turnout: The percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their ballots in an election.
Electoral Systems: The different methods used to translate votes into seats or positions in government.
Campaigning: The activities carried out by candidates and political parties to persuade voters and gain support during an election.
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