1) An election is how citizens choose their representatives for public offices.
2) It's considered crucial for democracies, as it's how governments are chosen via public votes.
3) Elections empower people to select their representatives.
4) In democracies, governments are elected by the people, for the people.
5) Elections aren't just for governments but also for local and private institutions.
6) Voters have the freedom to choose without pressure.
7) Elections date back to ancient civilizations like the Vedic era.
8) The process where candidates register to run is called nomination.
9) Elections can use voice votes, ballots, or electronic machines.
10) Candidates get to campaign to persuade voters.