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2. Head of State Head of State in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: A head of state or chief of state is the chief public representative of a nationstate, federation or commonwealth, whose role generally includes personifying the continuity and legitimacy of the state and exercising [...]...
3. Presidential Elections Presidential Elections in Election Law Elections in which voters are called on to elect the president of the republic. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
4. 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 [...]...
5. Legitimacy A Question of Legitimacy: International Incident In the book "International Incidents for Discussion in Conversation Classes", in relation to this subject, L. Oppenheim wrote in 1909: Edward Wolff, a German subject, domiciled in England since 1860, goes to Germany in 1870 for the [...]...
6. European Committee of the Regions Hierarchical Display of European Committee of the Regions European Union > EU institutions and European civil service > EU bodyEuropean Union > European Union law > EU act > Opinion (EU) > CoR opinionEconomics > Regions and regional policy > Regional policy > Region-EU relationship [...]...
7. Appointment of Members Hierarchical Display of Appointment of members European Union > EU institutions and European civil service > Operation of the InstitutionsEuropean Union > EU institutions and European civil service > EU bodyEuropean Union > EU institutions and European civil service > EU [...]...
8. Presidential Systems In relation to the presidential systems and constitutional law, Kevin YL Tan[1] made the following observation: Of the world's political systems, the presidential system of government is the most common and popular (forms of government). This system of government has its origins in the [...]...
9. Equidae Hierarchical Display of Equidae Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Means of agricultural production > LivestockAgri-Foodstuffs > Animal product > Animal product > Meat > Horsemeat Concept of Equidae See the dictionary definition of Equidae. Characteristics of Equidae [rtbs [...]...
10. Mollusc Hierarchical Display of Mollusc Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Fisheries > Fishery resourcesAgriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Fisheries > Aquaculture > Shellfish farming Concept of Mollusc See the dictionary definition of Mollusc. Characteristics of Mollusc [rtbs [...]...
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12. Presidential Duties Presidential Duties in U.S. Constitutional Law A list of entries related to Presidential Duties may be found, under the Presidential Duties subject group, in the United States constitutional law platform of the American legal encyclopedia....
13. 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 [...]...
14. 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 [...]...
15. 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 [...]...
16. Political System Resources See Also Government Government Contract Local Government Public Administration Administrative Law Public Law...
17. 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......
18. Election Introduction to Election Election, procedure that allows members of an organization or community to choose representatives who will hold positions of authority within it. The most important elections select the leaders of local, state, and national governments. The chance to decide who will [...]...
19. 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 [...]...
20. EU Sponsorship Hierarchical Display of EU sponsorship European Union > European construction > Deepening of the European Union > EU activityEuropean Union > European construction > Deepening of the European Union > European integration > Promotion of the European ideaSocial Questions > Culture and [...]...
21. Strategic Defence Hierarchical Display of Strategic defence International Relations > Defence > Defence policy Strategic defence Concept of Strategic defence See the dictionary definition of Strategic defence. Characteristics of Strategic defence [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Strategic [...]...
22. Presidential Determination In relation to the international law practice and Presidential Determination in this world legal Encyclopedia, please see the following section: International Criminal Law About this subject: International Crimes Under this topic, in the Encyclopedia, find out information on [...]...
23. Organisation of Production Hierarchical Display of Organisation of production Agri-Foodstuffs > Production > Production policyEmployment And Working Conditions > Organisation of work and working conditions > Organisation of work > Work studyBusiness And Competition > Competition > Restrictive trade practice > [...]...
24. Rearmament Hierarchical Display of Rearmament International Relations > Defence > Defence policyInternational Relations > International security > International security > Disarmament Concept of Rearmament See the dictionary definition of Rearmament. Characteristics of Rearmament [rtbs [...]...
25. Interinstitutional Cooperation (EU) Hierarchical Display of Interinstitutional cooperation (EU) European Union > EU institutions and European civil service > Operation of the Institutions > Interinstitutional relations (EU)Politics > Politics and public safety > Institutional activity > Interinstitutional relations > [...]...
26. Java Hierarchical Display of Java Geography > Economic geography > APEC countries > Indonesia Concept of Java See the dictionary definition of Java. Characteristics of Java [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Java Spanish: Java French: Java German: Java Italian: Giava Portuguese: [...]...
27. 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 [...]...
28. 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 ...
29. Special Polymer Hierarchical Display of Special polymer Production, Technology And Research > Technology and technical regulations > Advanced materialsIndustry > Chemistry > Chemical industry > Raw chemical industry > Plastics industry > Plastics > Polymer Special polymer Concept of Special polymer See [...]...
30. 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 [...]...
31. Small Arms Hierarchical Display of Small arms International Relations > Defence > Military equipment Small arms Concept of Small arms See the dictionary definition of Small arms. Characteristics of Small arms [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Small arms Spanish: Arma ligera French: Arme [...]...
32. Amorphous Materials Hierarchical Display of Amorphous materials Production, Technology And Research > Technology and technical regulations > Advanced materials Amorphous materials Concept of Amorphous materials See the dictionary definition of Amorphous materials. Characteristics of Amorphous materials [rtbs [...]...
33. Presidential Support Score Concept of Presidential Support Score Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the American Ecyclopedia of Law. Resources See Also Congress...
34. 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 ...
35. Soil Pollution Hierarchical Display of Soil pollution Environment > Deterioration of the environment > PollutionAgriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Means of agricultural production > Means of agricultural production > FertiliserScience > Natural and applied sciences > Earth sciences > Soil science [...]...
36. Management of Resources Hierarchical Display of Management of resources Environment > Environmental policy > Environmental policyAgriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Fisheries > Fisheries policy > Fishery managementEnvironment > Natural environment > Natural resources Management of resources Concept of [...]...
37. Politics Politics Politics From the book The Clergyman's Hand-book of Law, about Politics (1): A minister who had been expelled by his congregation for voting the Democratic ticket, had some of the members of the church arrested under the election laws for intimidating a voter. The court held that [...]...
38. Evaluation of Resources Hierarchical Display of Evaluation of resources Environment > Environmental policy > Environmental policy > Management of resources Evaluation of resources Concept of Evaluation of resources See the dictionary definition of Evaluation of resources. Characteristics of Evaluation of [...]...
39. 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 [...]...
40. Crop Maintenance Hierarchical Display of Crop maintenance Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Cultivation of agricultural land > Cultivation techniquesAgriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Means of agricultural production > Means of agricultural production > FertiliserAgriculture, Forestry And [...]...
41. 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......
42. Compulsory Voting Compulsory Voting in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: see Mandatory Voting...
43. Rally An increase in stock or commodity prices following a decline.......
44. Arms Policy Hierarchical Display of Arms policy International Relations > DefenceInternational Relations > International security > International security > Conference on Disarmament in EuropeInternational Relations > International security > International security > Arms control Arms policy [...]...
45. 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 [...]...
46. Military Secret Hierarchical Display of Military secret International Relations > Defence > Defence policyEducation And Communications > Information and information processing > Information policy > Access to information > Confidentiality > State secret Military secret Concept of Military secret See the [...]...
47. Psephology Psephology in Election Law The study of voting and voting patterns. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
48. 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......
49. 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 [...]...
50. 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......
51. Political Propaganda Propaganda Political PropagandaIntroduction to Political PropagandaPropaganda for distinctly political ends is as old as history. The Bible, for example, relates that the Assyrian king Sennacherib attempted to terrify the Kingdom of Judah into surrendering by the use of threatening......
52. 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 ...
53. Fishing Licence Hierarchical Display of Fishing licence Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Fisheries > Fisheries policy > Fishing regulations Fishing licence Concept of Fishing licence See the dictionary definition of Fishing licence. Characteristics of Fishing licence [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources [...]...
54. 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 [...]...
55. 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 ...
56. Goat Hierarchical Display of Goat Agriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Means of agricultural production > LivestockAgri-Foodstuffs > Animal product > Animal product > Meat > GoatmeatAgri-Foodstuffs > Processed agricultural produce > Milk product > Cheese > Goats' milk cheese Concept of [...]...
57. Sulawesi Hierarchical Display of Sulawesi Geography > Economic geography > APEC countries > Indonesia Concept of Sulawesi See the dictionary definition of Sulawesi. Characteristics of Sulawesi [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Sulawesi Spanish: Sulawesi French: Sulawesi German: [...]...
58. Foodstuff Hierarchical Display of Foodstuff Social Questions > Health > Health policy > Social Questions > Health > Health policy > Agri-foodstuffs > Food productionSocial Questions > Health > Health policy > Pollution > Food contaminationSocial Questions > Health > Health policy > [...]...
59. Vote Ordinal Vote in Constitutional LawFrom the Comparative Constitutions Project: A rank ordering of votes for either candidates or parties....
60. Debate Debate in Election Law Face-to-face exchange between candidates, usually televised, during which they speak about election issues, promote their political programmes and highlight their qualifications and ability to lead. These exchanges can take place at various levels of political [...]...
61. Single Constituency System Single Constituency System in Election Law Voting system in which the entire territory of a country is considered a single district/ constituency, instead of being divided into several. A presidential election almost invariably requires a single constituency that encompasses the whole country. [...]...
62. 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 [...]...
63. 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 ...
64. 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 [...]...
65. 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 ...
66. Market Stabilisation Hierarchical Display of Market stabilisation Trade > Trade policy > Trade policyAgriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > Agricultural policy > Common agricultural policyEconomics > Economic conditions > Economic cycle > Economic stabilisationAgriculture, Forestry And Fisheries > [...]...
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. Greater Antilles Hierarchical Display of Greater Antilles Geography > America > Caribbean Islands Concept of Greater Antilles See the dictionary definition of Greater Antilles. Characteristics of Greater Antilles [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation of Greater Antilles Spanish: Grandes Antillas [...]...
69. Pre-election Election Silence or Pre-election Silence in Election Law Term used to describe the end of an election campaign, at which point all participants in the election process – candidates and the media in particular – are banned from making statements and taking action to promote a [...]...
70. Political Party Political Party in Election Law Organisation of people who share the same opinions, principles and aspirations regarding how society should be managed and who wish to implement these by obtaining power. Concept of Political Party Note: explore also the meaning of this legal term in the [...]...
71. Polling Political Campaign How Campaigns are Conducted Polling Introduction to Polling Surveys of voter opinion provide the raw material of modern political campaigns. Political consultants use this information to run campaigns that closely resemble the efforts of businesses to market produc......
72. 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. [...]...
73. European Parliament Spanish Translation of European Parliament This is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to European Parliament and / or a definition of this topic: Parlamento Europeo (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry). European Parliament and the Treaties of the [...]...
74. 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 [...]...
75. 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 [...]...
76. Régime Theory Embracing mainstream international law, this section on régime theory explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "régime theory" in the Parry and Grant Encyclopaedic Dictionary of International Law (currently, [...]...
77. 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 ...
78. 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 [...]...
79. Pressure Groups Lobby or Pressure Groups in Election Law People who wish to influence political decisions in order to promote certain political goals or values. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
80. 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......
81. 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 [...]...
82. Legal Framework Legal Framework in Election Law Broad system of rules surrounding the electoral process, consisting of constitutional provisions, legislation and regulations. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
83. 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 [...]...
84. 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 [...]...
85. 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 ...
86. 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 [...]...
87. 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 ...
88. Preferential Vote Preferential Vote in Election Law System used in list-based voting which gives a greater choice to the voter, who is not obliged to keep candidates in the order in which they are presented by their parties. Voters may mark a preference for one or more candidates or may themselves rank all [...]...
89. 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 ...
90. Company With Share Capital Hierarchical Display of Company with share capital Business And Competition > Legal form of organisations > Organisation > Firm governed by commercial lawFinance > Financial institutions and credit > Financial institution > Investment companyFinance > Financing and investment > [...]...
91. 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 [...]...
92. Streams Streams in Election Law Separate queues formed at a polling station to organise and speed up the voting process. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
93. 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, [...]...
94. Vehicle Registration Hierarchical Display of Vehicle registration Transport > Transport policy > Transport regulations Vehicle registration Concept of Vehicle registration See the dictionary definition of Vehicle registration. Characteristics of Vehicle registration [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources Translation [...]...
95. Preliminary Preliminary Results in Election Law Total or partial results released by the electoral administration. They cannot be considered final or official until all complaints and appeals have been resolved. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
96. Public Confidence Public Confidence (in an Electoral Context) in Election Law State of mind of a population in relation to the environment in which elections take place and the political class. Confidence can be inspired by electoral processes that are transparent, inclusive, understandable and respect the will [...]...
97. 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 [...]...
98. Convention on the International Régime of Maritime Ports Embracing mainstream international law, this section on convention on the international régime of maritime ports explores the context, history and effect of the area of the law covered here. Resources Further Reading The entry "maritime ports, convention on the international régime [...]...
99. Drug Residue Hierarchical Display of Drug residue Social Questions > Health > Health policy > Organisation of health care > Pharmaceutical legislation Drug residue Concept of Drug residue See the dictionary definition of Drug residue. Characteristics of Drug residue [rtbs name="xxx-xxx"] Resources [...]...
100. Remote Remote Voting in Election Law See: Absentee vote Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
101. European Symbol Hierarchical Display of European symbol European Union > European construction > Deepening of the European Union > European integration > Promotion of the European ideaEuropean Union > European construction > Deepening of the European Union > Public opinion > Public awareness [...]...
102. 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 ...
103. Prorogation Prorogation in Election Law Act of ending a session of parliament. It takes place when an election is called. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
104. Horizontal Property Regime Spanish Translation of horizontal property regimeThis is the legal translation of English to Spanish in relation to horizontal property regime and / or a definition of this topic: Propiedad Horizontal (in Spanish, without translation of the dictionary entry)....
105. Candidate Candidate, person who seeks or is nominated for an office, prize, or honor. In politics, candidates aspire to be elected to office by conducting campaigns. (1) Candidate in Election Law Any person who aspires to public office and fulfills the eligibility criteria set by the Election Management [...]...
106. 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 [...]...
107. 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 [...]...
108. 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 [...]...
109. Manifesto Election Platform or Manifesto or Programme in Election Law The principles, values and projects that one or more candidates or political party present during their campaign and commit to uphold and implement in order to secure as many votes as possible on election day. Resources See Also [...]...
110. Primary Elections Primary Elections in Election Law Elections generally held within political parties to designate the candidates who will represent them in the elections. Resources See Also Election Law Electoral Laws Electoral Legislation ...
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. General Elections General or National Elections in Election Law Two terms used to indicate democratic selection of representatives or officials at a national level. The term general election is more often used in republican parliamentary systems, while the term national election is more common in republican [...]...
113. Judicial Action Judicial Action in Election Law A judicial process initiated to address a specific legal problem. With respect to an election, legal action can be taken regarding any phase of the process, including voter registration, candidate nomination, voting operations, a dispute over results or any [...]...
114. 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, [...]...
115. Voter Information Voter Information in Election Law A process of giving relevant factual information about an election process on a timely basis. This includes when, where and how voters will vote. When this is done during the preparatory stages of an election, particularly a general election, it aids [...]...
116. Holding Company Holding Company in International Trade Meaning of Holding Company, according to the Dictionary of International Trade (Global Negotiator): Holding companies are corporations that are created for the sole purpose of obtaining and managing a controlling interest in other companies. There are [...]...
117. 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 ...
118. 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 ...
119. Joint Research Centre Hierarchical Display of Joint Research Centre European Union > EU institutions and European civil service > EU office or agencyProduction, Technology And Research > Research and intellectual property > Research policy > EU research policyProduction, Technology And Research > Technology [...]...