Elected government officials

Definition

Elected government officials are individuals who are chosen by the people through a voting process to hold positions of power and make decisions on behalf of the public.

Analogy

Think of elected government officials as the captains of a sports team. They are selected by the players (the voters) to lead and make important decisions for the team's success.

Related terms

Democracy: A system of government where power is vested in the people, who elect their leaders through free and fair elections.

Campaigning: The active process of seeking support from voters, usually through speeches, advertisements, and public appearances.

Term limits: Restrictions on how long an elected official can serve in a particular position before they must step down or seek re-election.