elected officials
[ɪˈlɛktɪd əˈfɪʃəlz]
nounpl: elected officials
autoridades eleitas / oficiais eleitos / representantes eleitos
1. People who have been chosen by voters through elections to hold public office or positions of authority in government
The elected officials met to discuss new legislation for the city.
Os oficiais eleitos se reuniram para discutir nova legislação para a cidade.
2. Members of government at any level (local, state, or national) who gained their positions through democratic elections
Elected officials are accountable to their constituents.
Os representantes eleitos são responsáveis perante seus eleitores.
In Brazilian culture and politics, elected officials (oficiais eleitos) are expected to maintain close connections with their constituents through regular public appearances and community engagement. In the U.S., elected officials operate within a system of checks and balances, and the term emphasizes the democratic principle that power derives from electoral consent. Both cultures view accountability to voters as a fundamental aspect of the role.
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