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What electorate means?
Electorate may refer to: The people who are eligible to vote in an election, especially their number e.g. the term size of (the) electorate. The dominion of a Prince-elector in the Holy Roman Empire until 1806. An electoral district or constituency, the geographic area of a particular election.
Where does the word elector come from?
elector (n.) “one who elects or has the right of choice,” mid-15c., from Latin elector “chooser, selecter,” agent noun from past-participle stem of eligere “to pick out, choose” (see election).
What best defines the electorate?
All those qualified to vote in an election. The collective people of a country, state, or electoral district who are entitled to vote. The votes have been counted and the electorate has spoken.
What is communal electorate?
– By embracing the idea of ‘separate electorate,’ it introduced a system of communal representation for Muslims. Under this, only Muslim voters should elect Muslim members. Therefore, the ‘legalized communalism’ Act and Lord Minto became known as the Communal Electorate Father.
What is the electorate AP Gov?
electorate. the citizens eligible to vote.
What is the antonym of electorate?
What is the opposite of electorate?
| foreigners | outlanders |
|---|---|
| strangers | outsiders |
| visitors | incomers |
| noncitizens | newcomers |
| tourists |
What is proposer and seconder in president election?
An elector can propose or second the name of only one candidate at a Presidential election. If he subscribes as proposer or seconder, the nomination papers of more than one candidate, his signature shall be deemed operative only on the nomination paper first delivered to the Returning Officer. [
What is separate electorate?
Separate electorates are usually demanded by minorities who feel it would otherwise be difficult for them to get fair representation in government. For example, a separate electorate for Muslims means that Muslims will choose their separate leader by separate elections for Muslims.