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1. Voting Discipline Hierarchical Display of Voting discipline Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary vote Voting discipline Concept of Voting discipline See the dictionary definition of Voting discipline. Characteristics of Voting discipline [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] [...]...
2. Majority Voting Hierarchical Display of Majority voting Politics > Electoral procedure and votingPolitics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary votePolitics > Parliamentary proceedings > Legislative procedure > Passage of a bill Majority voting Concept of Majority [...]...
3. Electronic Voting Introduction to Electronic Voting Electronic Voting, a balloting system that allows votes to be entered and recorded in an electronic form. These balloting systems are also referred to as e-voting or direct-recording electronic systems (DREs). The voter uses a direct entry device to register......
4. Compulsory Voting Compulsory Voting in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: see Mandatory Voting...
5. Result of the Vote Hierarchical Display of Result of the vote Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > VotePolitics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary vote Result of the vote Concept of Result of the vote See the dictionary definition of Result of the vote. [...]...
6. Parliamentary Vote Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary vote Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedurePolitics > Executive power and public service > Executive body > VotePolitics > Executive power and public service > Executive body > Majority votingPolitics > Electoral [...]...
7. Secret Ballot Secret Ballot in Election Law A fundamental principle in democratic elections, by which the voter is entitled to vote without being seen by others, a potential source of pressure and intimidation which could invalidate the freedom of choice. An election authority is therefore obliged to [...]...
8. Advance Voting Advance Voting in Election Law Method by which a registered voter who cannot vote on election day may do so earlier. This can be done in several ways, including by postal vote or at a specific location. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
9. Vote By Delegation Hierarchical Display of Vote by delegation Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary vote Vote by delegation Concept of Vote by delegation See the dictionary definition of Vote by delegation. Characteristics of Vote by delegation [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] [...]...
10. Open Ballot Hierarchical Display of Open ballot Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote Open ballot Concept of Open ballot See the dictionary definition of Open ballot. Characteristics of Open ballot [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Open ballot Spanish: Votación pública French: [...]...
11. Preferential Voting Hierarchical Display of Preferential voting Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method > List voting system Preferential voting Concept of Preferential voting See the dictionary definition of Preferential voting. Characteristics of Preferential voting [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] [...]...
12. Voting Intentions Hierarchical Display of Voting intentions Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > VoteSocial Questions > Social framework > Social analysis > Opinion pollPolitics > Parliament > Composition of parliament > Political group Voting intentions Concept of Voting intentions See the [...]...
13. Parliamentary Sitting Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary sitting Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure Parliamentary sitting Concept of Parliamentary sitting See the dictionary definition of Parliamentary sitting. Characteristics of Parliamentary sitting [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] [...]...
14. Invalid Ballot Paper Hierarchical Display of Invalid ballot paper Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote > Counting of the votes Invalid ballot paper Concept of Invalid ballot paper See the dictionary definition of Invalid ballot paper. Characteristics of Invalid ballot paper [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] [...]...
15. Postal Vote Postal Vote in Election Law Process by which a voter exercises his or her right to vote from home by sending in his or her ballot by mail. It implies previous identification of the voter. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
16. Vote Ordinal Vote in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: A rank ordering of votes for either candidates or parties....
17. Blank Ballot Paper Hierarchical Display of Blank ballot paper Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote > Counting of the votes Blank ballot paper Concept of Blank ballot paper See the dictionary definition of Blank ballot paper. Characteristics of Blank ballot paper [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources [...]...
18. Vote on A Text As A Whole Hierarchical Display of Vote on a text as a whole Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary vote Vote on a text as a whole Concept of Vote on a text as a whole See the dictionary definition of Vote on a text as a whole. Characteristics of Vote on a text [...]...
19. Passage of A Bill Hierarchical Display of Passage of a bill Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Legislative procedurePolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > VotePolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Majority voting Passage of a bill Concept of Passage of a bill See the dictionary definition [...]...
20. 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 [...]...
21. Proxy Vote Hierarchical Display of Proxy vote Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote Proxy vote Concept of Proxy vote See the dictionary definition of Proxy vote. Characteristics of Proxy vote [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Proxy vote Spanish: Votación por poderes French: [...]...
22. Ballot Paper Mock Ballot Paper in Election Law Ballot paper used during civic and voter education campaigns to familiarise voters with the real ballot papers used on election day. It shows the ballot structure, how it should be marked and how to avoid marking it in a way that would render it invalid. [...]...
23. Voting Method Hierarchical Display of Voting method Politics > Electoral procedure and votingPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Parliamentary seat > Allocation of seats Voting method Concept of Voting method See the dictionary definition of Voting method. Characteristics of Voting method [rtbs [...]...
24. Double-ballot Voting System Hierarchical Display of Double-ballot voting system Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method > Majority voting system Double-ballot voting system Concept of Double-ballot voting system See the dictionary definition of Double-ballot voting system. Characteristics of [...]...
25. Voting Preference Voting in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: A ranked ballot or preferential voting system is a type of voting system in which each voter casts their vote by ranking candidates in order of preference. 'Bandwagon' Voting in Election Law Voting for [...]...
26. Majority Voting System Hierarchical Display of Majority voting system Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method Majority voting system Concept of Majority voting system See the dictionary definition of Majority voting system. Characteristics of Majority voting system [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] [...]...
27. Non Voting Stock Spanish Translation of non voting stockThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to non voting stock and / or a definition of this topic: Acción Sin Voto (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
28. Uninominal Voting System Hierarchical Display of Uninominal voting system Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method Uninominal voting system Concept of Uninominal voting system See the dictionary definition of Uninominal voting system. Characteristics of Uninominal voting system [rtbs [...]...
29. Carousel Voting Carousel Voting in Election Law A method of vote rigging which involves multiple voting, in particular when voters are transported to different polling stations so that they can cast their votes for the same candidate or the same list more than once. Another example is voters using a ballot [...]...
30. Voting Age Voting Age in Election Law Minimum legal age that a person must reach in order to be eligible to vote. The age is usually 18 but may vary from one country to another. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
31. Right to Vote Hierarchical Display of Right to vote Law > Rights and freedoms > Political rights > Civil rightsEuropean Union > European construction > Deepening of the European Union > Citizens' Europe > European citizenshipPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Electoral law Right to vote [...]...
32. Open Voting Open Voting in Election Law Situation whereby a voter casts his or her vote in front of everybody in the polling station, meaning the vote is no longer secret. This may happen due to a voter's own carelessness (does not fold his or her ballot paper when leaving the polling booth or simply [...]...
33. Cross Voting Hierarchical Display of Cross voting Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method > List voting system Cross voting Concept of Cross voting See the dictionary definition of Cross voting. Characteristics of Cross voting [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Cross [...]...
34. List Voting System Hierarchical Display of List voting system Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method List voting system Concept of List voting system See the dictionary definition of List voting system. Characteristics of List voting system [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of [...]...
35. Military Voting Military Voting in Election Law In some countries, members of the military are allowed to vote. Given that they are often based far from their electoral constituencies, polling centres are sometimes set up inside military bases. In other cases, military personnel vote by mail or proxy. This [...]...
36. 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 [...]...
37. Proxy Voting Proxy Voting or Vote by Proxy in Election Law Vote cast by a person on behalf of another, as stipulated by law, when he or she cannot exercise his or her right to vote in person. To vote by proxy, the voter must nominate a trusted person whom he or she delegates to vote on his or her behalf. [...]...
38. Limited Voting Limited Voting in Election Law Voting system used in multi-member constituencies. Voters have more than one vote but fewer votes than the number of seats to be filled. The candidates with the most votes get elected, but not necessarily with absolute majority. Under a variant of Limited Vote [...]...
39. Absentee Vote Absentee Vote or Ballot in Election Law Method by which a person may vote without going to the polling station on election day. Depending on national laws, the voter has a certain period of time during which he or she can obtain a ballot before the election. The ballot paper is filled out and [...]...
40. Roll-call Vote Hierarchical Display of Roll-call vote Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary vote Roll-call vote Concept of Roll-call vote See the dictionary definition of Roll-call vote. Characteristics of Roll-call vote [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation [...]...
41. Electronic Voting Origins Electronic Voting Origins of Electronic VotingIntroduction to Electronic Voting OriginsElectronic voting has been used in United States elections since the mid-1970s. The first electronic voting system is believed to be the Video Voter, an electromechanical device. The incentive fo......
42. Single-ballot System Hierarchical Display of Single-ballot system Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method > Majority voting system Single-ballot system Concept of Single-ballot system See the dictionary definition of Single-ballot system. Characteristics of Single-ballot system [rtbs [...]...
43. Paper Trail for Electronic Voting Electronic Voting A 'Paper Trail' for Electronic VotingIntroduction to Paper Trail for Electronic VotingThis lack of an independent proof, or audit trail, for the vote data collected by DREs led numerous computer scientists to consider the requirement that all electronic el......
44. Electronic Voting Problems Electronic Voting Problems with Electronic VotingIntroduction to Electronic Voting ProblemsScientific concerns about the reliability of electronic vote tallying were raised early on, in a 1975 report by voting technology consultant Roy Saltman at the U.S. National Bureau of Standar......
45. Parliamentary Procedure Parliamentary Law ProcedureIntroduction to Parliamentary ProcedureBusiness is brought before an assembly by a motion, or proposal, of a member or by the presentation of a resolution. When the motion has been stated, the question of its adoption is considered pending. While this que......
46. Polling Station Mobile Polling Station in Election Law Polling station whose members move from one location to another on election day, as opposed to a permanent, static polling facility. Mobile polling stations are normally used to guarantee that all citizens can exercise their right to vote, even if they [...]...
47. Blank Ballot Blank Ballot in Election Law Voting paper on which a voter makes no mark, so as to not indicate a choice. Blank ballots are sometimes treated and counted as invalid, in the same way that a ballot paper marked twice is disqualified. In some countries, a blank vote can be seen as a political [...]...
48. 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 [...]...
49. Votes Cast Majority, Votes Cast From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Majority, Votes Cast (1): Where the majority of a congregation protested against the proposed candidate, but failed to vote for any one, such candidate who received the greatest number of votes cast, was lawfully [...]...
50. Second Ballot Hierarchical Display of Second ballot Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method > Majority voting system > Double-ballot voting system Second ballot Concept of Second ballot See the dictionary definition of Second ballot. Characteristics of Second ballot [rtbs [...]...
51. Block Voting A condition within some steamship conferences whereby several carriers regularly vote in unison on various issues before the conference, especially as related to pricing. By employing this approach the block may gain effective control of the conference.......
52. Parliamentary Election Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary election Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > ElectionPolitics > Parliament > Parliament Parliamentary election Concept of Parliamentary election See the dictionary definition of Parliamentary election. Characteristics of Parliamentary election [...]...
53. Counting of the Votes Hierarchical Display of Counting of the votes Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote Counting of the votes Concept of Counting of the votes See the dictionary definition of Counting of the votes. Characteristics of Counting of the votes [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation [...]...
54. Allocation of Seats Hierarchical Display of Allocation of seats Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Parliamentary seatPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method Allocation of seats Concept of Allocation of seats See the dictionary definition of Allocation of seats. Characteristics of [...]...
55. Invalid Ballot Invalid Ballot in Election Law Voting paper that is marked incorrectly, in a way that does not conform with the electoral law and procedures, or is illegible so that the voter's choice cannot be determined. Several things can invalidate a ballot, according to the electoral law: (1) a [...]...
56. 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 [...]...
57. Cumulative Voting Cumulative Voting in Constitutional Law From the Comparative Constitutions Project: A semiproportional system of voting in which each voter has as many votes as there are seats to fill, but each voter may give all of his/her votes to one candidates, or split them up as s/he desires. Cumulative [...]...
58. Parliamentary Rules of Procedure Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary rules of procedure Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedurePolitics > Politics and public safety > Institutional activity > Rules of procedure Parliamentary rules of procedure Concept of Parliamentary rules of procedure See the [...]...
59. Adoption of A Law By Vote Hierarchical Display of Adoption of a law by vote Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Legislative procedure > Passage of a bill Adoption of a law by vote Concept of Adoption of a law by vote See the dictionary definition of Adoption of a law by vote. Characteristics of Adoption of a law [...]...
60. Vacant Seat Hierarchical Display of Vacant seat Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Parliamentary seatPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Electoral system > By-election Vacant seat Concept of Vacant seat See the dictionary definition of Vacant seat. Characteristics of Vacant seat [rtbs [...]...
61. Mandatory Voting Mandatory Voting in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: This includes explicit references to compulsory voting as well as penalties for nonvoting, like forfeiture of voting privileges or fines...
62. Ballots Challenged Ballot in Election Law Any type of ballot paper that is contested. These are temporarily excluded from the count and set aside to clarify their validity. Discarded Ballot in Election Law Ballot paper issued to a voter and recorded as such but not placed in the ballot box. For [...]...
63. Committee Report Hierarchical Display of Committee report Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary sitting > Document for discussion at a sittingPolitics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Composition of parliament > Parliamentary committee [...]...
64. Qualified Majority Voting Qualified Majority Voting (qmv) and Europe There is an entry on qualified majority voting (qmv) in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry "Qualified Majority Voting (qmv)" in the work "A Concise Encyclopedia of the European Union from Aachen [...]...
65. Parliamentary Debate Hierarchical Display of Parliamentary debate Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary sittingEducation And Communications > Communications > Communications policy > Public consultation Parliamentary debate Concept of Parliamentary debate See the [...]...
66. Absentee Voting Resources See Also Proxy with respect to absent voting by stockholder...
67. Split-ticket Voting Concept of Split-ticket Voting Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Voting Campaigns Elections...
68. Abstentionism Hierarchical Display of Abstentionism Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote Concept of Abstentionism See the dictionary definition of Abstentionism. Characteristics of Abstentionism [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Abstentionism Spanish: Abstencionismo French: [...]...
69. Hand Vote Ballot, Hand Vote From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Ballot, Hand Vote (1): The vote of a religious society at an annual meeting for the election of officers that the officers shall always be chosen by ballot, does not vitiate an election of officers by hand vote at a [...]...
70. Composition of Parliament Hierarchical Display of Composition of parliament Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Composition of parliament Concept of Composition of parliament See the dictionary definition of Composition of parliament. Characteristics of Composition of parliament [rtbs [...]...
71. Parliamentary Seat Parliamentary Seat in Election Law Mandate of an elected official who sits in a representative chamber. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
72. Electoral Law Electoral Law in Election Law The law governing elections. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
73. Question Time Hierarchical Display of Question time Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary sittingPolitics > Parliament > Powers of parliament > Parliamentary scrutiny > Parliamentary question > Oral question Question time Concept of Question time See the [...]...
74. Voice Vote Introduction to Voice VoteVoice Vote, vote that is tallied by the vocal responses of its participants. Voice voting is accomplished either by a general count of "ayes" versus "nays" or by asking each participant one by one to announce his or her vote, a procedure that is......
75. Ballot Ballot Definition Ballot, in modern usage, a sheet of paper used in voting, usually in an electoral system that allows the voter to make choices secretly. The term may also designate the method and act of voting secretly by means of a mechanical device. Used in elections in all democratic [...]...
76. Rules Of Procedure Rules Of Procedure United Nations Rules of Procedure Further Reading A concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Rules of Procedure , H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Rules of [...]...
77. Document for Discussion At A Sitting Hierarchical Display of Document for discussion at a sitting Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary sitting Document for discussion at a sitting Concept of Document for discussion at a sitting See the dictionary definition of Document for discussion [...]...
78. 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 [...]...
79. Oral Question Hierarchical Display of Oral question Politics > Parliament > Powers of parliament > Parliamentary scrutiny > Parliamentary questionPolitics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary sitting > Question time Oral question Concept of Oral question See the [...]...
80. Class Voting Resources See Also Voting group...
81. Voting Right Voting Right and Decision-Making Procedures in the United NationsFurther ReadingA concise encyclopedia of the United Nations (including Voting Right, H Volger, KA Annan -2010) The Oxford Handbook on the United Nations (TG Weiss - 2007) International Law: A Dictionary (including Voting Right, [...]...
82. Adriatic Croatia Hierarchical Display of Adriatic Croatia Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote > Concept of Adriatic Croatia See the dictionary definition of Adriatic Croatia. Characteristics of Adriatic Croatia [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Adriatic Croatia Spanish: Croacia [...]...
83. Protest Vote Protest Vote in Election Law A voter's choice that expresses his or her dissatisfaction or mistrust of the candidates in the race or of the election process itself. A protest vote may take the form of a blank or spoilt ballot in the ballot box, or a vote for a candidate who has no chance [...]...
84. Agenda Definition of Agenda in International Trade The following is a concept of Agenda in the context of international trade law, from the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): The list of topics to be covered during a negotiation session. An agenda may be arranged in either [...]...
85. Suspension of Membership/voting Rights Embracing mainstream international law, this section on suspension of membership/voting rights explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "suspension of membership/voting rights" in the Parry and Grant [...]...
86. Legislative Procedure Hierarchical Display of Legislative procedure Politics > Parliamentary proceedingsPolitics > Parliament > Powers of parliamentPolitics > Parliament > ParliamentLaw > Sources and branches of the law > Source of law > LegislationPolitics > Political framework > Political [...]...
87. Parliamentary Session Parliamentary Session in Election Law Period during which parliament operates. During a parliamentary recess, a permanent committee is usually in place to respond to pressing issues. A parliamentary session differs from a legislative session, which is the duration for which representatives [...]...
88. 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 [...]...
89. County of Primorje-Gorski Kotar Hierarchical Display of County of Primorje-Gorski Kotar Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote > County of Primorje-Gorski Kotar Concept of County of Primorje-Gorski Kotar See the dictionary definition of County of Primorje-Gorski Kotar. Characteristics of County of [...]...
90. Constitutional Law Introduction to Constitutional Law Constitutional Law, system of fundamental principles on the organization of a country's government and the limitations of its powers. In the United States, constitutional law refers to legal rights that are directly addressed in the Constitution of the [...]...
91. Invalidity of An Election Hierarchical Display of Invalidity of an election Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote > Election monitoring > Objections to an election result Invalidity of an election Concept of Invalidity of an election See the dictionary definition of Invalidity of an election. [...]...
92. Parliamentary Committee Parliamentary Law Committee WorkIntroduction to Parliamentary CommitteeThe work of deliberative bodies is usually prepared by means of committees. These may be standing committees appointed for a definite time; select committees appointed for a special purpose; or committees of the......
93. Distribution of Votes Hierarchical Display of Distribution of votes Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote > Counting of the votes Distribution of votes Concept of Distribution of votes See the dictionary definition of Distribution of votes. Characteristics of Distribution of votes [rtbs [...]...
94. Universal Suffrage Universal Suffrage in Election Law A fundamental principle in democratic elections, by which every citizen has the right to vote in periodic and regular elections and referenda. This right must be established by law. Restrictions may apply (minimum age, mental capacity), but the right to vote [...]...
95. Opinion Poll Hierarchical Display of Opinion poll Social Questions > Social framework > Social analysisPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote > Voting intentionsEconomics > Economic analysis > Statistics > Sample survey Opinion poll Concept of Opinion poll See the dictionary definition of [...]...
96. Turnout of Voters Hierarchical Display of Turnout of voters Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > VotePolitics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Political behaviour > Political involvement Turnout of voters Concept of Turnout of voters See the dictionary definition of Turnout of voters. [...]...
97. Election Monitoring Hierarchical Display of Election monitoring Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote Election monitoring Concept of Election monitoring See the dictionary definition of Election monitoring. Characteristics of Election monitoring [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of [...]...
98. Voting Fraud Election and Voting Fraud Overview of Election and Voting Fraud in relation to cyber crime: [1]To prevent such problems, election officials in the State of Nevada installed and successfully tested touch screen voting machines between 2001 and 2005 for county and state races, thus paving [...]...
99. Voting System Mixed Voting System in Election Law A system which combines elements of majoritarian and proportional representation systems. There are two kinds of mixed systems: parallel systems and Mixed Member Proportional Systems. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
100. Legislative Period Hierarchical Display of Legislative period Politics > Parliament > Powers of parliamentPolitics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary session Legislative period Concept of Legislative period See the dictionary definition of Legislative period. [...]...
101. 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 [...]...
102. Adjournment From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Adjournment (1): Where a meeting was noticed for one day and held on a different day without notice of adjournment, all acts done were void and the officers elected were neither de jure nor de facto officers.328 Description of [...]...
103. Quorum A quorum is the minimum number of people o members of a committee, board of directors, society, meeting of shareholders, legislative assembly or other body required to be in attendance in order a vote can be taken or the body to act. Legislative Quorum in Canada As stated by the [...]...
104. Export Companies In the United States For information about Export Companies in the context of international trade, click here...
105. Spoilt Spoilt Ballot in Election Law A ballot which is invalid due to printing irregularities, tearing or ink stains or that is damaged in any other way, for example if the voter makes a mistake. Spoilt ballots are set aside and cannot be used in the vote. (See: Discarded ballot). Resources See Also [...]...
106. 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 [...]...
107. 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 [...]...
108. 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......
109. Valid Valid Ballot or Valid Vote in Election Law Ballot which clearly indicates the voter's intention and fulfils the requirements of electoral law and can be included in the vote count. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
110. Public Hearing Hierarchical Display of Public hearing Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedurePolitics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Interest group Public hearing Concept of Public hearing See the dictionary definition of Public hearing. Characteristics of Public hearing [...]...
111. Objections to An Election Result Hierarchical Display of Objections to an election result Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote > Election monitoringLaw > Organisation of the legal system > Legal system > Administrative court Objections to an election result Concept of Objections to an election result See the [...]...
112. Ballot Box Ballot Box in Election Law Container in which voters insert their ballot after indicating their choice or, in multiple ballot systems, after choosing their preferred ballot. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
113. Unanimity Embracing mainstream international law, this section on unanimity explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Unanimity and Europe There is an entry on unanimity in the European legal encyclopedia. Resources See Also Further Reading Entry [...]...
114. Qualified majority voting in the European Union Qualified majority voting in the European Union On most issues, the Council of the European Union takes its decisions by ... Read more...
115. Ballot Counting Ballot Counting in Election Law Series of operations performed after voting has closed to count the number of ballots in a ballot box, compare that number to the signatures on the voter register and count the number of votes obtained by each list or candidate. Resources See Also Election Law [...]...
116. Electoral Alliance Hierarchical Display of Electoral alliance Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections > Election campaignPolitics > Political party > Political parties Electoral alliance Concept of Electoral alliance See the dictionary definition of Electoral alliance. [...]...
117. Budgetary Procedure Hierarchical Display of Budgetary procedure Finance > BudgetPolitics > Parliament > Powers of parliamentPolitics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure Budgetary procedure Concept of Budgetary procedure See the dictionary definition of Budgetary procedure. [...]...
118. Direct Democracy Direct Democracy Instrument in Election Law Method by which citizens can participate directly in the political decision making process. It may take one of three forms: 1. Citizens voting on a public policy proposal originating from somewhere outside the legislature (referendum); 2. Citizens [...]...
119. Sister Company Sister Company in International Trade Meaning of Sister Company, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A sister company is a company with close affiliations to another company with a separate name and personnel. Both companies are owned by the same parent and [...]...
120. Powers of Parliament Hierarchical Display of Powers of parliament Politics > ParliamentPolitics > Political framework > Political power > Advisory powerPolitics > Parliamentary proceedings > Legislative procedureFinance > Budget > Budgetary procedurePolitics > Parliamentary proceedings > [...]...