What is an election?

An informative guide on elections, detailing their impact on teenagers and offering strategies for navigating and participating effectively.

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Understanding Elections: A Fundamental Aspect of Democracy Elections are a central feature of democratic societies, serving as the means by which citizens exercise their right to choose their representatives and influence government policies. Simply put, an election is a formal group decision-making process by which people select individuals to hold public office. The Background of Elections The concept of elections has been around for centuries, evolving significantly over time. Ancient Greece and Rome employed rudimentary forms of democracy and election, though participation was limited to a small segment of the population. Fast forward to the modern era, most countries around...
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