GOLDEN STARS MONTESSORI ACADEMYAn election is a process in which people vote in candidates that would represent their interest in government. Election is also defined as a process whereby all eligible adults [aged between eighteen and above] vote to choose their leaders.
WHO IS A VOTER?
A voter is a person who is eligible to cast vote during general elections to elect their leader.
WHAT IS VOTING?
Voting is the process of casting votes during elections in order to elect people to hold political officers and represent the interest of the people [electorates].
TYPES OF ELECTIONS
1. DIRECT ELECTIONS: Direct elections is a process whereby people are directly involved in choosing who would represent their interest in government. This is a type of election known as open ballot, this is because election is conducted in the open. Example of direct election includes: Presidential elections, gubernational/ governorship elections, house of assembly, elections and local government chairmanship elections.
2. INDIRECT ELECTION: This is a process whereby people are not directly involved in choosing who would represent their interest. This means elections are carried out by some people on behalf of the general population of people.
3. BYE ELECTION: This is a process whereby an election is conducted to fill a vacancy as a result of resignation, removal, disqualification or death of an individual.
4. PRIMARY ELECTION: A primary election is an election conducted by political parties in which in order to produce credible candidates who would represent the interest of their political parties.
5. SECRET BALLOT ELECTION: This type of election involves the electorates casting their votes secretly.