About This Book
This book explores the essential components, processes, and principles that shape modern elections. Divided into three parts, the book begins with a foundational look at the core elements of elections—electoral districts, ballots, voters, and electoral systems. It then examines the election process, from administration and casting votes to vote counting and result reporting. The final section focuses on the performance of elections, addressing outcomes, citizen satisfaction, and the importance of electoral integrity and public trust.
Through accessible explanations and real-world context, this resource helps readers understand how elections are structured, conducted, and evaluated in democratic systems. Ideal for students, educators, and anyone interested in how elections work and why they matter.
Accessibility Statement
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The web version of this resource has been designed to meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0, level AA. In addition, it follows all guidelines in Appendix A: Checklist for Accessibility of the Accessibility Toolkit – 2nd Edition.
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