A concept is a general idea or principle that helps to explain or understand something.
Think of a concept as the lens through which you see and interpret the world. Just like different lenses can give you different perspectives, concepts provide frameworks for understanding and organizing information.
Representation: The act of one person speaking or acting on behalf of another. For example, in government, representatives are elected to speak and make decisions on behalf of their constituents.
Electoral Process: The series of steps involved in selecting public officials through voting. This includes voter registration, campaigning, casting votes, and counting ballots.
Ideology: A set of beliefs or ideas that shape an individual's or group's political views and actions. Ideologies can influence how people select representatives who align with their values.
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