Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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.
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.