Elections

Definition

Elections are formal group decision-making processes by which a population chooses an individual or multiple individuals to hold public office. They are a foundational aspect of democratic systems, allowing citizens to influence their government and its policies.

Related terms

Suffrage: The right to vote in public elections.

Ballot: A device used to cast votes in an election, typically paper or electronic.

Political Parties: Organized groups of people with similar political aims and opinions, that seek to influence public policy by getting their candidates elected to office