In einer Demokratie ist eine Funktion von regelmäßigen Wahlen, …
In a democracy, one of the functions of regular elections is ...
die Bürgerinnen und Bürger zu zwingen, ihre Stimme abzugeben.
forcing citizens to cast their vote.
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nach dem Willen der Wählermehrheit den Wechsel der Regierung zu ermöglichen.
enabling the change of government according to the will of the majority of voters.
im Land bestehende Gesetze beizubehalten.
maintaining existing laws in the country.
den Armen mehr Macht zu geben.
giving more power to the poor.
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Regular elections make peaceful changes of political leadership possible. Governments need continuing democratic support rather than an unlimited mandate.
Elections and political parties
Practise voting rights, ballots, election principles, parliamentary representation and party coalitions.