electoral choice
[/ɪˈlɛk.tər.əl tʃɔɪs/]
nounpl: electoral choices
escolha eleitoral
1. The act or process of selecting a candidate or political party through voting in an election
The electoral choice made by voters in the swing states determined the outcome of the presidential election.
A escolha eleitoral feita pelos eleitores nos estados indecisos determinou o resultado da eleição presidencial.
2. The available options or candidates that voters can select from during an election
Voters expressed dissatisfaction with the limited electoral choice presented to them.
Os eleitores expressaram insatisfação com a escolha eleitoral limitada que lhes foi apresentada.
3. The right or freedom of citizens to participate in selecting their representatives or leaders
Free and fair electoral choice is a cornerstone of democratic governance.
A escolha eleitoral livre e justa é a pedra angular da governança democrática.
In Brazilian politics, 'escolha eleitoral' is a fundamental concept in discussions about democracy and citizen participation. Brazil's mandatory voting system means electoral choice carries particular significance in national discourse. The term is frequently used in media coverage of elections, political debates, and constitutional discussions about voting rights and democratic participation.
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