votação
1. the process of casting votes in an election or decision-making process
Voting will take place on Tuesday at the town hall.
A votação ocorrerá na terça-feira no salão da prefeitura.
2. the act of expressing a choice or preference by casting a ballot
She is voting for the first time in this presidential election.
Ela está votando pela primeira vez nesta eleição presidencial.
3. a method of reaching collective decisions through individual choices
Voting on the new policy will determine the company's future direction.
A votação sobre a nova política determinará a direção futura da empresa.
Voting is a fundamental civic duty in both Brazilian and American cultures. In Brazil, voting is mandatory for all citizens aged 18-70, with penalties for non-compliance. In the USA, voting is a right protected by the Constitution, and there are ongoing campaigns to increase voter participation. Both nations view voting as essential to democratic governance.
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