Election
Definition
An election is a process in which individuals vote to select someone for a particular office or position of power. It is a democratic way for the public to have a voice in choosing their leaders.
Related terms
Suffrage: The right to vote in political elections.
Electoral College: A group of electors chosen by each state who formally cast votes for the election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
Campaign: Organized efforts made by candidates and their supporters to persuade voters and gain support during an election.
"Election" appears in:
Subjects (3)
AP Human Geography
AP US Government
Intro to Political Science
Practice Questions (1)
Had Andrew Jackson lost the election after John Quincy Adams' term, how might it have affected the progression of democracy and factionalism?
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