Competitive elections

Definition

Competitive elections refer to the process of selecting political leaders through a fair and open competition where multiple candidates or parties have a realistic chance of winning.

Analogy

Imagine a school election where all the candidates are equally popular and have an equal chance of winning. This creates excitement and encourages students to participate in the voting process.

Related terms

Pluralism: Pluralism refers to a political system where power is distributed among various groups, organizations, or individuals, allowing for diverse interests and opinions to be represented.

Voter turnout: Voter turnout measures the percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their votes in an election.

Campaign finance: Campaign finance refers to the funding of electoral campaigns, including donations from individuals, organizations, or political parties.