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An election is a formal decision-making process by which a population chooses an individual to hold public office. Elections have been the usual mechanism by which modern representative democracy since the 17th century. Elections may fill offices in the legislature, sometimes in the executive and judiciary, and for regional and local government. This process is also used in many other private and business organizations, from clubs to voluntary associations and corporations. The universal use of elections as a tool for selecting representatives in modern democracies is in contrast with the practice in the democratic archetype, ancient Athens. Elections were considered an oligarchic institution and most political offices were filled using sortition, also known as allotment, by which officeholders were chosen by lot. Electoral reform describes the process of introducing fair electoral systems where they are not in place, or improving the fairness or effectiveness of existing systems. Psephology is the study of results and other statistics relating to elections (especially with a view to predicting future results). This article is part of the Politics series Elections
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GNU Free Documentation License How did voting trends drastically change in 2008 elections from previous years? Q. How did voting trends drastically change in 2008 elections from previous years? The presidential primaries and the general election? Will these trends continue or will the earlier trends resume? Asked by djkobra81 - Wed May 20 01:34:37 2009 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments A. Like almost every election prior to 2008, the Democrats have continued to master the art of voter fraud, this time using the help of ACORN. Furthermore, the only clear trend from 2008 is RACISM - Africans (many of whom have never voted a day in their lives) now suddenly show up to vote just because of a black presidential candidate. These trends will definitely continue as this Obama regime will continue consolidate it power, primarily by manipulating the census to gain favorable results by redistricting. 2008 was then end of Democracy as we know it, as Obama and is band of thugs will do all it can to remain in power. Answered by Brian - Sat May 23 19:58:26 2009 What is the exact date of the Maharashtra State Assembly Elections which are to take place in October? Q. It is commonly known that the Maharashtra State Legislative Assembly Elections 2009 will occur in October. What is the exact date on which polling will occur? Asked by Kurious K - Tue Sep 8 04:51:38 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. In a significant development Chief Election Commissioner Naveen Chawla today announces poll dates for Maharashtra, Haryana, Arunachal Pradesh. Polls in all states will be held on October 13 and counting will be held on October 22. Answered by mani m - Tue Sep 8 05:01:57 2009 Why are people comparing the complaints of this election to the last 2 Bush elections?
Q. Comparing these elections is like comparing apples and oranges. In 2000 & 2004, both elections were very close and highly contested. The Supreme Court had to intervene in the 2000 election, that's how close it was. The 2008 election was an obvious victory. 349 - 162 electoral college votes (very similar to the 1996 election), means it was very clear as to who won. So, why are people comparing the 'displeasure' of the 2000, 2004 elections to the 2008 election? Thoughts? Asked by mr_cj_jr - Thu Nov 6 10:28:27 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. I don't know. There is no comparison. There was no viable conservative candidate, the RNC lost well before the general election. I know there was voter fraud, (aka ACORN) BUT, I am also reasonably logical enough to know that there was also a clear winner with numbers that trumped everything. I guess some diehards just can't say congratulations to the Democrats. I am very conservative, but I have no problem conceding. The other team won, let's do what we can to work together and move on. Congratulations DNC! Answered by TexasTrev38 - Thu Nov 6 10:37:19 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Elections"
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