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elected The act of choosing someone to hold a position, office or power. ■After much campaigning and bribery, Donald Trump was elected as the 45th President of the United States., A person who has been chosen to do something or go somewhere, especially because of their qualifications or abilities. ■The elected representatives of the community were tasked with choosing a new mayor., Something that has happened or occurred as a result of a process or system in which people can vote for candidates or options. ■The outcome of the election was highly contested, with both sides claiming victory.
democratic A system of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives. ■ "In a democratic society, every voice matters. Even the stupid ones."
election A humorous term for the process of selecting a leader or official by popular vote. ■ Congratulations, you've been elected as the most popular and funniest person in the world!
electorate A group of people who are able to vote in an election. ■ The electorate was so angry with their elected representatives that they voted them all out of office.
Republic A form of government in which the supreme power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives. ■ Did you hear about the republic of cheese? They had curdle-to-curdle democracy!
democracy A system of government in which power is held by the people, either directly or through elected representatives. It's a system where everyone has an equal say in how things are done. ■ "In a democracy, every voice counts! Even that of the dumbest and least qualified person. That's why we call it 'democracy', because it means 'rule by the majority of idiots'."
government The group of people who make the important decisions for a country, state, or local area. They are usually elected by the people. ■ "I don't trust the government to do what's best for us. They always seem to have their own agenda."
legislature An assembly of elected officials who make laws and regulations for a country, state, or local government. ■ The legislature was so unpopular that they were nicknamed "the leeches" because they seemed to drain the life out of their constituents with their endless debates and vote-raising schemes.
lobby A large, open room in a legislative building where people can wait or talk to their elected representatives. Also, a group of people who work together to promote a particular issue or interest. ■ "I had to wait in the lobby for over an hour to speak with my representative.", "The gun lobby is very powerful in Congress."
Mechanism A series of interlocking components that work together to accomplish a specific task, often in a humorous or unexpected way. ■ The politician's mechanism for getting elected was to promise everything under the sun and hope no one actually remembered any of his promises.
presidents A group of highly respected and powerful leaders who have been elected by the people to lead a country. ■ "The presidents of the United States are known for their great leadership skills, but they also have a sense of humor. For example, President George Washington loved telling jokes, while President Abraham Lincoln was known for his witty sayings."
reelection The act of being elected for a second term. But not in a funny way. ■ After winning the election by a landslide, the politicians were ecstatic about their reelection and immediately started making promises they had no intention of keeping.