Organisation of election - SS1 Government Lesson Note

The organization of an election aims to ensure that it is conducted in a fair and transparent manner, and that the will of the people is accurately reflected in the outcome. It is an important process for promoting democracy and giving citizens a say in the decisions that affect their lives. The organization of an election typically involves several stages and features. Some of these are:

·         Registration: Before an election, individuals who are eligible to vote must register to do so. This is often done through a government agency or electoral commission.

·         Voter Education: This stage is aimed at educating voters about the process of voting, the candidates running for office, and the issues at stake in the election.

·         Nomination of Candidates: Political parties or individuals who want to run for office must be nominated by a certain number of eligible voters or meet certain requirements, such as age and citizenship.

·         Campaigning: Candidates usually campaign before the election to promote their platform and win support from voters.

·         Voting: This is the actual process of casting a ballot to choose a candidate or decide on an issue. Voters usually go to a designated polling station to do this.

·         Counting of Votes: After the voting is done, the votes are counted to determine the winner of the election.

·         Declaration of Results: Once the counting is complete, the results are announced publicly, and the winner is declared.