### bodies | vote:

Election
* allow elected leaders to reward friends and punish enemies.
* are a means by which the landlords and the big bourgeoisie exercise their rule
  - of domination by the landlords and the big bourgeoisie
  - peaceful means to settle differences
  - tool through which voters try to communicate
  - about making choices and picking winners
  - also the means of peacefully transferring power from one person or group to another
* are an alternate access to the power and authority of government
  - artform which people see in different ways
  - important part of roman life
  - integral part of both the democratic process and the American culture
  - by universal suffrage of all citizens over eighteen years of age
  - crucial in a system of representative democracy
  - data-driven events
  - for and between human beings
  - fundamental to our democratic processes
* are one form of political struggle
  - gauge of political democracy
* are one of the most important exercises of the democratic process
  - things in a democratic system
  - way of holding people to account
  - predestination
  - snapshots in time and mandated by law to take place on a certain day
  - status
* are the cornerstone of democracy
  - foundation of democracy
  - heart of a representative democracy
  - most important pillar of democracy
  - primary way by which consent of the governed is realized in modern democracies
  - votes
* are, of course, a necessary and important component of democratic systems.
* basic civil right that democratic nations place immeasurable value upon.
* bolster states' power and authority.
* force judges to deal with the concerns of people.
* institutionalize access to political power.
* involve the other branches of government.
* is an expression of feelings
  - the instrument of democratization designed to achieve particular outcomes
* is the time to choose a better government
  - when people can use their freedom to chose for their leaders
* make decisions that effect our daily lives.
* political form present in the smallest Russian commune and artel.
* refers to choice and call
  - the idea of the chosen people
* use a system of proportional representation to ensure a diversity of opinion.
+ Hungary, History, Republic of Hungary, 1989 onwards: European Union member states
  * Today, Hungary is a democratic republic. Elections are held in every fourth year.
  * Countries that are not democracies can also hold elections. Also many countries call themselves democracies, but behind the scenes have a more autocratic form of government. Elections are done between the main person and the opposition.
+ Manchester City Council, Political makeup
  * Elections are usually by thirds. A third of the seats elected, three years in every four.
+ St. Anne's Catholic Secondary School, Extra Curricular, Clubs: Schools in Canada :: 1995 establishments
  * St. Anne's also has a Student Cabinet. Elections are held in the spring. Student Cabinet is in charge projects like dances and fundraisers. Each member of Student Cabinet has their own job relating to their elected position.

### bodies | vote | election:

Competitive election
* are vital to any democracy.
* stimulate voter interest in elections and in policy issues.

Democratic election
* can result in Communist regimes and tyrannies.
* take place every six years.

Free election
* allow citizens to anonymously select their leaders.
* are the hallmark of any democracy.
* is one way in which a citizen can be provided a redress of grievances.
* signal the movement from one-party communist rule to pluralistic democracy.