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1. 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 [...]...
2. 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 [...]...
3. Vote Ordinal Vote in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: A rank ordering of votes for either candidates or parties....
4. Explanation of Voting Hierarchical Display of Explanation of voting Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Parliamentary procedure > Parliamentary sittingPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Vote Explanation of voting Concept of Explanation of voting See the dictionary definition of Explanation of [...]...
5. 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 [...]...
6. 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: [...]...
7. 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. [...]...
8. 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 [...]...
9. 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 [...]...
10. 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 ...
11. 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"] [...]...
12. 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 [...]...
13. 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 [...]...
14. 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"] [...]...
15. 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. [...]...
16. 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 [...]...
17. Simple Majority Hierarchical Display of Simple majority Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Majority voting Simple majority Concept of Simple majority See the dictionary definition of Simple majority. Characteristics of Simple majority [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Simple majority [...]...
18. 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 [...]...
19. 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 [...]...
20. Non-government Bill Hierarchical Display of Non-government bill Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Legislative procedure > Legislative initiativePolitics > Parliament > Powers of parliament Non-government bill Concept of Non-government bill See the dictionary definition of Non-government bill. [...]...
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. 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"] [...]...
23. 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 [...]...
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. Compulsory Voting Compulsory Voting in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: see Mandatory Voting...
26. 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 ...
27. Government Bill Hierarchical Display of Government bill Politics > Parliamentary proceedings > Legislative procedure > Legislative initiativePolitics > Executive power and public service > Executive body > Executive competence Government bill Concept of Government bill See the dictionary definition of [...]...
28. 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......
29. Bill Bill, in the political process, a proposed law placed before a legislative body for examination, debate, and enactment. Once enacted, a bill becomes a law. Because making laws is the primary function of the U.S. Congress, as stated in the Constitution, the introduction and processing of bills [...]...
30. 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"] [...]...
31. 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 [...]...
32. 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 [...]...
33. 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 [...]...
34. 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"] [...]...
35. Alternative Vote Majority (Alternative Vote Method) in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: This majority system is based upon, full, standard, and preferential voting. Accordingly electors are required to number all candidates in order of preference. A candidate requires an absolute [...]...
36. Electoral Law Electoral Law in Election Law The law governing elections. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
37. 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 [...]...
38. 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 [...]...
39. 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 [...]...
40. 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: [...]...
41. Qualified Majority Embracing mainstream international law, this section on qualified majority explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "qualified majority" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
42. 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 [...]...
43. 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 [...]...
44. 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 [...]...
45. 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 ...
46. 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......
47. 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 ...
48. Right of Passage Case Embracing mainstream international law, this section on right of passage case explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "right of passage case" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International [...]...
49. Transit Passage Embracing mainstream international law, this section on transit passage explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "transit passage" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law [...]...
50. 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 [...]...
51. 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 [...]...
52. 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 [...]...
53. 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 [...]...
54. 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 [...]...
55. 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 [...]...
56. 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 [...]...
57. 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 [...]...
58. 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 [...]...
59. 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......
60. 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 [...]...
61. 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 [...]...
62. 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 [...]...
63. 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 [...]...
64. 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 [...]...
65. 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 [...]...
66. 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"] [...]...
67. 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 ...
68. 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. [...]...
69. Usance Bill Also known as a term bill, a bill of exchange (read here for further details) that affords a term of credit to the party accepting the bill (e.g., thirty days' sight, sixty days date). In effect, a usance bill is any bill other than one ......
70. 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. [...]...
71. 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 > [...]...
72. 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. [...]...
73. 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 [...]...
74. 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 [...]...
75. 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 [...]...
76. 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 [...]...
77. Plurality Plurality in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: A term related to the "first past the post" system of voting. The candidate who attains the highest number of votes in an election or ballot attains a plurality or "simple majority" of votes and is elected....
78. Postal Ballot Resources See Also Electoral System Electoral College Voting...
79. 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 [...]...
80. 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 [...]...
81. 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 [...]...
82. 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 [...]...
83. Innocent Passage Summary of Innocent Passage The right of a ship of one state to transit the territorial sea of another state, so long as the voyage does not disturb the peace or well-being of the coastal state. This right is subject to limitations, such as the right of the coastal state to prescribe [...]...
84. Administrative Court Administrative Court in Election Law Type of court specialised in ruling on disputes between the public authorities and individuals. It can be mandated by electoral law to rule on election-related disputes. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
85. 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 [...]...
86. 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 [...]...
87. Single Ballot Single Ballot in Election Law Unlike the multiple ballot, this is a ballot paper on which all possible choices open to the voter are printed. The voter selects one or more options, depending on the electoral system. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
88. 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 [...]...
89. 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"] [...]...
90. Bill of Parcels Bill of Parcels in International Trade Meaning of Bill of Parcels, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A statement that lists the descriptions and prices of goods in a parcel and that is sent to the buyer with the goods. Also called packing list....
91. 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......
92. 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 [...]...
93. 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 [...]...
94. Political Involvement Hierarchical Display of Political involvement Politics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Political behaviourSocial Questions > Social affairs > Social life > Social participationPolitics > Political framework > Political ideology > CommunalismPolitics > Electoral procedure [...]...
95. Vote System Block Vote System in Election Law A plurality/majority system used in multi-member districts in which electors have as many votes as there are candidates to be elected. Voting is candidate centred. The candidates with the highest total number of votes win the seats. Resources See Also [...]...
96. Parliament The Legal History of Parliament This section provides an overview of Parliament Parliament in Election Law National body of representatives having legislative power within the state. House of Representatives in U.S. Constitutional Law A list of entries related to House of Representatives may [...]...
97. Division Into Constituencies Hierarchical Display of Division into constituencies Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Organisation of elections Division into constituencies Concept of Division into constituencies See the dictionary definition of Division into constituencies. Characteristics of Division into [...]...
98. 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 [...]...
99. Time Bill Of Exchange A bill of exchange (read here for further details) payable other than "at sight," i.e., immediately upon presentation. Bills drawn at sixty days' sight or thirty days date, for example, are time bills.......
100. 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"] [...]...
101. 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 ...
102. 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 [...]...
103. Indirect Election Hierarchical Display of Indirect election Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Electoral system Indirect election Concept of Indirect election See the dictionary definition of Indirect election. Characteristics of Indirect election [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of [...]...
104. Private Bill A bill of exchange (read here for further details) drawn upon and accepted by a party other than a bank; trade acceptances, for example, are private bills.......
105. Political Arbitration Hierarchical Display of Political arbitration Politics > Politics and public safety > Politics > Political crisisPolitics > Electoral procedure and voting > Electoral system > Referendum Political arbitration Concept of Political arbitration See the dictionary definition of Political [...]...
106. 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 [...]...
107. Prime Bill Of Exchange A bill of exchange (read here for further details) that states on its face that it arises from the sale of goods.......
108. Stuffing The act of loading a container.......
109. 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 [...]...
110. Fixed Party List Hierarchical Display of Fixed party list Politics > Electoral procedure and voting > Voting method > List voting system Fixed party list Concept of Fixed party list See the dictionary definition of Fixed party list. Characteristics of Fixed party list [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources [...]...
111. Internal Rules Internal Rules or Regulations in Election Law Set of general rules that govern the internal workings of a collective authority or legislature, such as the creation of committees, distribution of roles, definition of rules of deliberation or determining voting procedure (by show of hands or [...]...
112. Ballot Structure Ballot Structure in Election Law For a single ballot, presentation of the relevant information, including the names of candidates or parties, their numbers as the case may be, their photograph or the symbols and logos used to facilitate their identification, particularly by illiterate voters. [...]...
113. Clean Bill of Lading Clean Bill of Lading in International Trade Meaning of Clean Bill of Lading, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): A bill of lading indicating that goods were received in apparent good order and condition. A clean bill is one in which contains no notations of [...]...
114. 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 [...]...
115. 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 [...]...
116. 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 [...]...
117. Ballot Reconciliation Ballot Reconciliation in Election Law Verification technique aiming to ensure that the number of ballots contained in the ballot box matches the number of signatures on the voter list. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
118. Accommodation Bill Summary of Accommodation Bill A bill of exchange or similar instrument to which a credit-worthy party has added its endorsement, usually to enhance the value of the bill as a money market instrument.(Main Author: William J. Miller) Description of Accommodation Bill Resources See [...]...
119. Clean Bill of Exchange Any bill of exchange (read here for further details) not accompanied by documents, such as invoices, bills of lading, et cetera. See direct collection.......
120. Compulsory Compulsory Voting in Election Law Legal measure by which citizens are obliged to vote. In certain countries, individuals who abstain from voting without good and sufficient reason can be subject to a fine. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...