Popular Elections

Definition

Popular elections refer to the process of selecting political leaders through a voting system in which all eligible citizens have the opportunity to participate and choose their representatives.

Related terms

Voter Turnout: The percentage of eligible voters who actually cast their ballots in an election.

Electoral Systems:

The different methods used to translate votes into seats or positions in government.

Campaigning: The activities carried out by candidates and political parties to persuade voters and gain support during an election.