The importance of Elections: Elections are important in a democracy because they encourage, 1 participation: they provide a quick and simple form of participation by the citizens of a country in its governance and are an important tool for this purpose. 2. Recruitment of political Leaders: As a result of the electoral process, the electorate is able to choose their political leaders. 3 Making government: The electoral process provides basis for selection of government that is accountable to the electorate. 4 Representation: The electoral process through the choice of members of parliament and Councillors, ensures the availability of representatives for the people by the people. 5. Responsibility and Legitimacy: The electoral process ensures that people who are chosen have the responsibility to support the views of the people they represent and have the legitimacy to represent them. 6 Popular policies: With the electoral process, the electorate have the chance to choose the political party that has the policies that they feel will be of their benefit.
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