electoralism.
A state of partial transition from authoritarian rule toward democratic rule, in which the regime conducts the electoral aspects of democratic governance in a relatively free and fair manner.
Meaning & usage
A state of partial transition from authoritarian rule toward democratic rule, in which the regime conducts the electoral aspects of democratic governance in a relatively free and fair manner.
The strategy of electing politicians into a representative government in order to create political change.
Where this word comes from
From electoral + -ism. First used in the transitional sense by Terry Karl, professor of political science at Stanford University.
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