Voting Rights & Election Integrity — Glossary

A secure container where voters can deposit completed mail-in or absentee ballots before election day to facilitate voting access and convenience.

A voting style where judges award wins based on the strength of a single block of arguments rather than weighing all arguments individually.

An independent body responsible for overseeing the conduct, fairness, and logistics of elections to ensure integrity and public trust.

The adherence to democratic principles and fairness in the conduct of elections, including transparency, accuracy, and freedom from fraud or coercion.

The stability and strength of political parties and their relationships within a political system over time. High institutionalization promotes predictable politics.

The distribution of resources or favors by politicians to supporters in exchange for political support. It can undermine democratic fairness and accountability.

An election held to select a party's candidate for a subsequent general election.

A party official or elected leader who has a vote in selecting a party's presidential nominee, independent of primary or [Caucus](https://modeldiplomat.com/learn/glossary/caucus) results. Common in some party systems like the US Democrats.

A party system dominated by two major political parties.

The percentage of eligible voters who participate in an election by casting a ballot.