Elections are formal decision-making processes where individuals choose representatives or vote on policies through casting votes.
Democracy: A system of government where power rests with the people who can elect representatives. It's like choosing team captains in sports games - everyone has a say!
Political Parties: These are organized groups that aim to influence public policy and governance by winning elections. They're similar to different clubs at school vying for student council positions.
Electoral Systems: These are methods used to calculate the number of election victories needed for candidates or parties during an election process. It’s akin to scoring rules in different sports games – each game (or country) may have its own unique way of determining who wins!
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Where do officials gain their positions as result of party loyalty and not based on elections in this form governance?
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