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1. Electoral Rights Electoral Rights in Election Law All the civil rights and liberties that a citizen may enjoy in the context of an election, including the right to register as a voter, the right to vote, stand as a candidate, join a political party and campaign. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws [...]...
2. Electoral Advertising Electoral Advertising in Election Law Used by candidates of public or private, free or paid media or advertising to promote their political programme and mobilise voters before an election starts, according to electoral law and the election calendar. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral [...]...
3. Electoral Law Electoral Law in Election Law The law governing elections. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
4. Electoral System Electoral System in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: The structures and processes necessary to hold an election including the electoral laws, system of appointment, redistribution and voting. Electoral System in Election Law The part of the electoral regulations [...]...
5. Electoral Budget Electoral Budget in Election Law Financial resources allocated for conducting an election according to provisions established by the legal framework. There is always an ordinary budget for day-to-day functioning of the electoral administration and a special electoral budget which is drafted [...]...
6. Election Campaign Election Campaign in Election Law Series of activities, occurring before a vote, carried out by political parties or individuals, in order to promote their political programme and principles. These activities can include meetings, rallies, interviews, debates, etc., in order to attract the [...]...
7. Electoral Fraud Ballot Tampering in Election Law A method of electoral fraud which consists of manipulating the ballot in any manner which would invalidate the vote or alter the counting results. It may happen at different stages of the polling and counting operations. Resources See Also Election Law [...]...
8. Election Financing Hierarchical Display of Election financing Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Election campaignPolitics > Political party > Party organisation > Party financing Election financing Concept of Election financing See the dictionary definition of Election [...]...
9. Party System Single Party System in Election Law System found in non-democratic regimes, where elections are not held because one party dominates the political scene, either by law or through practices that eliminate any chance of other parties taking part in an election or obtaining seats if they do. Two [...]...
10. Electoral Court Electoral Court in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: A court set up to decide electoral disputes, usually ex post....
11. Electoral Legislation Electoral Legislation in Election Law Set of constitutional, legislative, regulatory or other texts which govern the election process. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
12. European Electoral System Hierarchical Display of European electoral system Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Electoral systemPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Election > European election European electoral system Concept of European electoral system See the dictionary definition of European [...]...
13. Electoral Quotient Electoral Quotient in Election Law Method used to calculate the number of votes necessary to obtain a seat in a proportional representation system. It can be determined at constituency level by dividing the number of valid votes cast (V) by the number of seats (S) in the constituency, or at [...]...
14. Electoral Realignments Election: Electoral RealignmentsIntroduction to Electoral RealignmentsThe outcomes of elections often have important consequences for governmental programs and policies. In the United States, elections have had their greatest impact during times of "critical realignment"-......
15. Political Parties Introduction to Political PartiesPolitical Parties, organizations that mobilize voters on behalf of a common set of interests, concerns, and goals. In many nations, parties play a crucial role in the democratic process. They formulate political and policy agendas, select candidates, conduct......
16. Election Expenses Hierarchical Display of Election expenses Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Election campaignPolitics > Political party > Party organisation > Party financing Election expenses Concept of Election expenses See the dictionary definition of Election [...]...
17. Election Programme Hierarchical Display of Election programme Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Election campaignPolitics > Political party > Party organisation > Political programmePolitics > Executive power and public service > Executive body > Executive competence [...]...
18. Strategic Alliance Strategic Alliance in International Trade Meaning of Strategic Alliance, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A strategic alliance is an agreement between two separate business entities to pool resources in order to achieve a common goal. In strategic [...]...
19. Electoral Roll Display of The Voter List or Electoral Roll in Election Law Procedure in which an election authority makes voter lists available to the public, for example in towns and villages, after the process of voter registration has been completed. The purpose is to allow citizens who registered to make [...]...
20. Party Financing Hierarchical Display of Party financing Politics > Political party > Party organisationPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Election campaign > Election financingPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Election campaign [...]...
21. Electoral Deposit Hierarchical Display of Electoral deposit Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Candidate Electoral deposit Concept of Electoral deposit See the dictionary definition of Electoral deposit. Characteristics of Electoral deposit [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] [...]...
22. Electoral Reform Introduction Electoral Reform, elimination of undemocratic, dishonest, and corrupt practices in the conduct of public elections. Reform is usually effected by statutory enactments that contain provisions for accomplishing one or more of the following ends: a change in the qualification [...]...
23. Electoral Quota Hierarchical Display of Electoral quota Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Parliamentary seat > Allocation of seatsPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method > Proportional representation Electoral quota Concept of Electoral quota See the dictionary definition of [...]...
24. Electoral Register Hierarchical Display of Electoral register Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Electorate Electoral register Concept of Electoral register See the dictionary definition of Electoral register. Characteristics of Electoral register [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] [...]...
25. Election Process Election Process in Election Law Set of legal measures and concrete operations needed to hold an election. A starting point may be a writ or decree calling voters to vote in a particular election and may require the adoption of an electoral law. The election process includes voter [...]...
26. Democratic Transition Democratic Transition in Election Law Political process in which a dictatorship or totalitarian regime is gradually replaced by a democratic one. A democratic transition gradually establishes democratic institutions by means of institutional, legal and political reform. Resources See Also [...]...
27. Party Convention Party Convention in Election Law Periodic meeting of a party's leaders and delegates to discuss and approve the party's platform and position on key questions in an upcoming election, as well as to elect the party leaders for a given period, usually until the next convention. During a [...]...
28. Political Programme Hierarchical Display of Political programme Politics > Political party > Party organisationPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Election campaign > Election programmePolitics > Executive power and public service > Executive body > Executive competence [...]...
29. Political Party Political Broadcast in Election Law A message recorded by the parties and/or transmitted live on TV, radio or online. The duration and frequency of the broadcasts are usually regulated by law. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
30. Multi-party Elections Multi-party Elections in Election Law Elections in which a minimum of two parties or candidates runs for office. Plurality is an essential condition of democratic elections. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
31. Election Campaign Publicity Hierarchical Display of Election campaign publicity Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Election campaignEducation And Communications > Communications > Communications policy > Control of communications > DisinformationPolitics > Politics and public [...]...
32. Coalition Coalition, temporary combination of groups or individuals formed to pursue specific objectives through joint action. The term coalition is most often used in connection with political parties. Coalition governments, which are frequently found in multiparty countries, such as France......
33. Primary Election Introduction to Primary Election Primary Election, preliminary election in which voters select a political party's candidates for public office. Primary election winners from each political party compete in a general election to determine who will hold the public office. Because each [...]...
34. Political Group Hierarchical Display of Political group Politics > Parliament > Composition of parliamentPolitics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Interest groupPolitics > Political party > Political partiesPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote > Voting intentionsEuropean [...]...
35. Democratic Party Hierarchical Display of Democratic Party Politics > Political party > Political parties Concept of Democratic Party See the dictionary definition of Democratic Party. Characteristics of Democratic Party [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Democratic Party Spanish: Partido [...]...
36. Multi-party System Multi-party System in Election Law A system in which more than two political parties participate in the political life of a country, in debates and in elections. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
37. Rally An increase in stock or commodity prices following a decline.......
38. Electoral Systems Election: Electoral Systems Introduction to Electoral Systems The manner in which governments organize elections and determine winners also affects participation rates. Majority systems require that a victorious candidate receive more than 50 percent of the vote. Under a plurality system, [...]...
39. Pacific Alliance Pacific Alliance in International Trade Meaning of Pacific Alliance, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The Pacific Alliance is a regional integration initiative created in 2011 in Latin America whose member states are Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Its [...]...
40. Ban on Political Parties In relation to the ban on political parties and constitutional law, Justin O Frosini and Sara Pennicino[1] made the following observation: A 'ban of political parties' is one of the ways constitutions have regulated political parties after the Second World War. In these cases, the [...]...
41. Election Irregularity Election Irregularity in Election Law Acts of inadvertence or negligence by election officers or actors in the electoral process that violate the procedures or the electoral law. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
42. Funding Spanish Translation of fundingThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to funding and / or a definition of this topic: Provisión de Fondos (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
43. Coalition Government Coalition Government in Election Law Government formed by more than one political party, sometimes (but not always) formed when no party obtains an absolute majority in an election. Two or more parties therefore come to an agreement to govern together. Resources See Also Election Law [...]...
44. Alliance Alliance in Politic Science Alliance (politics), in international politics, an association of two or more nations united by a formal treaty for some agreed-upon purpose. Most alliances are defensive in form, involving a pledge of mutual military assistance against an actual or potential common [...]...
45. Social Democratic Party Hierarchical Display of Social Democratic Party Politics > Political party > Political partiesPolitics > Political framework > Political ideology > Social democracy Concept of Social Democratic Party See the dictionary definition of Social Democratic Party. Characteristics of Social [...]...
46. Electoral Procedure and Voting Hierarchical Display of Electoral procedure and voting Politics Electoral procedure and voting Concept of Electoral procedure and voting See the dictionary definition of Electoral procedure and voting. Characteristics of Electoral procedure and voting [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources [...]...
47. Votes Single Non-transferable Vote (sntv) in Election Law Electoral system in which the voter is asked to vote for a single candidate in a multi-member district represented by several seats. The candidates who receive the most votes are declared winners. In this type of system, electors vote for [...]...
48. Christian Democratic Party Hierarchical Display of Christian Democratic Party Politics > Political party > Political parties Concept of Christian Democratic Party See the dictionary definition of Christian Democratic Party. Characteristics of Christian Democratic Party [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of [...]...
49. Electoral Assistance Electoral Assistance Further ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Electoral Assistance , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Electoral Assistance , Boczek, Boleslaw Adam -2005) ...
50. Venezuela The Legal History of Venezuela This section provides an overview of Venezuela Resources See Also Legal System Country Jurisdiction Immigration Consulate Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of Law Further Reading Venezuela in the Oxford International [...]...
51. Election Management Executive Director of The Election Management Body (emb) in Election Law Person responsible for managing the election authority to ensure it works effectively. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
52. Election Management Body Election Management Body (emb) as an Electoral Commission in Election Law A collective body that is independent from the executive branch of government and which is tasked, by law, to prepare and implement elections. It is administratively and financially independent and is made up of [...]...
53. Stakeholder Stakeholder in Election Law Actor involved in and concerned with the electoral process: voters, election administration, candidates, political parties, voters, media, civil society, international and domestic observers and donors. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral [...]...
54. Candidacy Candidacy Withdrawal in Election Law Situation of a person who stood as a candidate but decides to stand down from the electoral race before election day. This can come as the result of a personal decision or the result of a decision by the political party to which the person belongs. In many [...]...
55. Multiparty System Hierarchical Display of Multiparty system Politics > Political framework > Political systemPolitics > Political party > Political parties Multiparty system Concept of Multiparty system See the dictionary definition of Multiparty system. Characteristics of Multiparty system [rtbs [...]...
56. Credibility Credibility in Election Law In the context of elections, voter confidence in the electoral process, including voter registration, the electoral system, procedures, vote count, etc., and also in the main actors: political parties, candidates, the Election Management Body (EMB) and the media, [...]...
57. Paraguay The Legal History of Paraguay This section provides an overview of Paraguay Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History [...]...
58. Government Programme Hierarchical Display of Government programme Politics > Executive power and public service > Executive body > Executive competence > Government policyPolitics > Executive power and public service > Executive body > Party organisation > Political programmePolitics > Electoral procedure [...]...
59. Fundraising Fundraising in Election Law Any method used to collect funds for an election campaign or for the financing of political parties within the limits set by law. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
60. Electoral College Concept of Electoral College Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Concept of Electoral College Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Voting Campaigns Elections Resources See [...]...
61. Uruguay The Legal History of Uruguay This section provides an overview of Uruguay Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History of [...]...
62. Electorate Introduction to ElectorateElectorate, term applied to all of the eligible voters in a political democracy. If a substantial majority of the mature citizens of a community are allowed to participate in elections, and if no compulsion or restraint is involved in voting, that community is cons......
63. Argentina The Legal History of Argentina This section provides an overview of Argentina Resources See Also International Organization Foreign Relations Intergovernmental Organization Regional Organization Regional Integration Resources See Also Legal Biography Legal Traditions Historical Laws History [...]...
64. Electoral Commission Electoral Commission in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: An institution set up to manage and supervise elections....
65. Political Environment Political Environment in Election Law Various conditions and components of a political scene in a given country at a given time, together with its actors: members of the government, political parties, the opposition, those who are represented and those who are not, etc. The term is often used [...]...
66. Gerrymandering Gerrymandering in Election Law North American political term used to describe the deliberate division or redrawing of electoral districts/ constituencies in a way which gives a political party or candidate an advantage on election day. Concept of Gerrymandering Note: explore also the meaning [...]...
67. Private Financing Private Financing in Election Law Sums of money provided by private organisations or individuals to candidates or political parties to cover costs incurred by their political activities, such as an election campaign, in particular. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral [...]...
68. Election Day Election Day in Election Law Day on which voters go to polling stations to vote and elect their leaders or representatives. (See: Voting period). Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
69. Election Observer Election Observer in Election Law A person who witnesses the proceedings of election preparation or conduct and may comment and report, but is not entitled to intervene in the process. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
70. Social Democracy Introduction to Social DemocracySocial Democracy, political ideology incorporating a degree of socialism but including such values as private property and representative government." (1)ResourcesNotes and ReferencesInformation about ...
71. Election Cost Election Cost in Election Law All expenses incurred for the preparation and conduct of an election, which may include core, integrity and diffused costs. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
72. European Election Hierarchical Display of European election Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > ElectionPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Electoral system > European electoral systemEuropean Union > EU institutions and European civil service > EU institution > European Parliament [...]...
73. Campaign Strategy Campaign Strategy in Election Law Plan of action developed by a candidate or a political party aimed at obtaining the best electoral performance. It covers target audience studies, campaign messages and other elements. This 'road map' is drawn up before the campaign starts and includes [...]...
74. Political Majority Hierarchical Display of Political majority Politics > Politics and public safety > PoliticsPolitics > Political party > Political partiesPolitics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Political group Political majority Concept of Political majority See the dictionary definition of [...]...
75. Power Sharing Power Sharing in Election Law In the context of an election, this often refers to an agreement made by political parties on their participation in the government after the vote. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
76. Uniform Electoral Procedure Uniform Electoral Procedure and Europe There is an entry on uniform electoral procedure in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "Uniform Electoral Procedure" in the work "A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union from Aachen to [...]...
77. Election Observation Declaration of Global Principles For Non-partisan Election Observation and Monitoring by Citizen Organisations in Election Law This declaration provides an important set of values and rules for accountability of non-partisan electoral monitoring organisations, in a similar way to those [...]...
78. Tactical Tactical Voting in Election Law A vote based on political calculation, often implying that the elector votes for a party or candidate that he or she does not really support, but does so to keep out a party or candidate that he or she does not want to see elected. Resources See Also Election [...]...
79. Accreditation Accreditation in Election Law Administrative procedure by which a person or an entity is qualified to carry out a specific task in connection with an election. Different stakeholders must normally apply for accreditation from the electoral authorities to obtain a document, badge or pass giving [...]...
80. Banner Banner in Election Law Long strip of fabric or other material secured at both ends by poles, used to promote election candidates. Usually this features the name of a candidate or party, along with a clear, short slogan that sums up the political programme and promises to voters. Resources See [...]...
81. Mobilisation Mobilisation in Election Law Action taken to encourage citizens to participate in the electoral process, or support an individual or party in an election to secure their vote. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
82. Representative Representative (of a Party or Candidate) in Election Law A person entrusted by a party or candidate to represent them and be present at polling stations on election day to ensure that election operations and ballot counting are conducted in a legal manner. Resources See Also Election Law [...]...
83. Early Election Hierarchical Display of Early election Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > ElectionPolitics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Political crisis Early election Concept of Early election See the dictionary definition of Early election. Characteristics of Early election [rtbs [...]...
84. Elective Office Hierarchical Display of Elective office Politics > Parliament > Member of ParliamentPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > ElectionPolitics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Political crisis > Dissolution of parliament Elective office Concept of Elective office See the [...]...
85. Election Manipulation Election Manipulation in Election Law Deliberate attempt to tamper with the registration of voters, polling and/or counting processes. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
86. Return Return in Election Law Declaration by a returning officer of a candidate or party in an election as being the winner, according to the electoral law. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
87. Party List Party List in Election Law List of candidates submitted by a political party. Party List and Europe There is an entry on party list in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "Party List" in the work "A Concise Encyclopedia of the European [...]...
88. Activities Busing Activities in Election Law Transportation by bus (or other means) of voters, organised by candidates or political parties so that people can go and cast their votes. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
89. Block Party Block Vote (pbv) in Election Law A plurality/majority system using multi-member districts in which voters cast a single party-centred vote for a party of choice and do not choose between candidates. The party with the most votes will win every seat in the electoral district. Resources [...]...
90. Political Behavior Political Science: Fields in Political Science: Political BehaviorIntroduction to Political BehaviorPolitical behavior involves the study of how people involve themselves in political processes and respond to political activity. The field emphasizes the study of voting behavior, wh......
91. Alliance For Progress Alliance For Progress Summary of Alliance For Progress An economic development program for Latin America sponsored by the Organization of American States (OAS) at the 1961 Punta del Este Conference. The program called for ten years of concerted efforts directed towards economic growth, [...]...
92. Campaign Financing Campaign Financing or Finance in Election Law Financial resources needed to cover the costs of an election campaign, so that candidates may publicise their political programme. In democratic countries, campaign financing is regulated by law to ensure political independence and to provide equal [...]...
93. National Unity Government National Unity Government in Election Law Government formed by the overwhelming majority – or all the political parties represented in a parliament. Such a government is formed only when the political, economic or security situation of the country requires a certain level of consensus. [...]...
94. Seats Allocation of Seats in Election Law Distribution of seats obtained by a party or list of independent candidates, based on the number of votes obtained by each party or individual candidate. Depending on the electoral system in place, the allocation of seats can be subject to complex [...]...
95. Election Result Hierarchical Display of Election result Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote > Counting of the votes Election result Concept of Election result See the dictionary definition of Election result. Characteristics of Election result [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of [...]...
96. Lottery Lottery in Election Law System used for a single ballot that features a number of candidates or political parties. If alphabetic order is not chosen as the system for sorting candidates, a lottery is organised to decide in which order candidates or political parties will appear on the ballot [...]...
97. Constituency Ad Hoc Electoral Constituency in Election Law Constituency established specifically for one particular election, which is therefore redefined periodically. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
98. Teller Teller in Election Law Party representative who waits outside polling stations and asks people for their number on the voter register. This is to help parties ensure that all their supporters have voted. A teller has no official status and no one is obliged to give them any information. [...]...
99. Political Opposition Resources See Also Parliamentary Law Political Law Political Constitution Political Science Politics...
100. Disinformation Hierarchical Display of Disinformation Education And Communications > Communications > Communications policy > Control of communicationsPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Election campaign > Election campaign publicityPolitics > Politics and public [...]...
101. Mark Mark or Tick in Election Law A sign defined by electoral law which the voter writes next to or on the name of the candidate or party of their choice on the ballot. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
102. Professional Campaign Professional in Election Law Person with proven experience in planning and conducting election campaigns. He or she is specifically skilled in campaign techniques and in making them work, as well as in fundraising, developing campaign messages, working with and through the media, [...]...
103. Elected Elected in Election Law Person chosen to hold public office through an election. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
104. Handbook Voter Handbook or Guide in Election Law Document usually issued to voters by the election authority to explain the steps they must follow and voting procedures in layman's terms. The handbook may also include recommendations to explain to voters what rules must be obeyed, and how they can [...]...
105. Badge Badge in Election Law A label bearing information worn by a person to identify him or her and the organisation which he or she represents or works for. Badges must be worn in a way which allows its owner to be easily identified. In many countries, the electoral law stipulates that badges must [...]...
106. Presidential Election Hierarchical Display of Presidential election Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > ElectionPolitics > Political framework > Political system > Presidential régimePolitics > Political framework > Political institution > Head of State Presidential election Concept of Presidential [...]...
107. Governing Party Governing or Ruling Party in Election Law The party of a prime mister or a president governing by majority vote. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
108. Targeting Targeting and International Trade Economy Resources See Also industrial targeting...
109. Victory Landslide Victory in Election Law Election in which a candidate or party wins a significantly large number of votes or seats, many more than the rivals. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
110. Elections Election and Political Law Genuine Elections in Election Law In the field of elections, this term implies the presence of conditions for a level playing field in the electoral race. This mainly includes the exercise of political rights and freedoms, having parties and candidates competing on [...]...
111. Timetable Electoral Calendar or Timetable in Election Law A schedule according to which all the phases of a specific election process will take place, such as the day on which voter registration begins and ends, the day on which individuals register their candidacy, the election campaign period, [...]...
112. Deadline Deadline For Voter Registration in Election Law Date after which citizens may no longer register to exercise their right to vote. Voter registration occurs over a specific period, defined by electoral law. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
113. Eligibility In the United States For information about Eligibility in the context of international trade, click here Eligibility (to be Elected) in Election Law The legal capacity to be a candidate. Eligibility (to Vote) in Election Law The legal capacity to be a voter. Resources See Also Disability [...]...
114. International Election International Election Assistance in Election Law Financial and/or technical support provided by international organisations or specialised NGOs to a country in order to help it organise elections. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
115. Leaflet Flyer or Leaflet in Election Law A form of paper advertisement intended for wide dissemination and typically distributed in public places or posted through letter boxes. They are used to persuade or send political messages as part of political campaign activities, on behalf of a political [...]...
116. District District Magnitude in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: The number of candidates to be elected from an electoral district....
117. Nomination Introduction to Nomination Nomination, in politics, the formal selection and presentation of a candidate for an elective office. Four principal methods of nomination have been used in the U.S.: nomination by political convention, by primary election, by caucus, and by petition. Before 1800 c......
118. State Resources Use of State Resources in Election Law Means made available by the state to individuals or political parties when they are officially candidates for election. The law should make provision to ensure that resources are allocated in a spirit of fairness, allowing everyone to stand for election [...]...
119. Representative Democracy Representative Democracy in Election Law Democracy in which the people do not exercise power directly but rather through representatives, elected periodically through free, secret and universal suffrage. Concept of Representative Democracy Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in [...]...
120. By-election Hierarchical Display of By-election Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Electoral systemPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Parliamentary seat > Vacant seat Concept of By-election See the dictionary definition of By-election. Characteristics of By-election [rtbs [...]...