Suffrage is the right to vote in public, political elections. It represents a fundamental element of democratic participation and civil rights, allowing citizens to influence government and policy decisions.
The method by which votes are counted and converted into seats in a legislature or for another office; it plays a critical role in determining how effectively voters can exercise suffrage.
Rights guaranteed to individuals by law, including freedom from discrimination based on race, sex, nationality, religion, age, disability, or sexual orientation, often closely linked with the right to vote (suffrage)