It involves a democratic election. The centrality of elections to democracy stems from the fact that they provide a recurring opportunity for citizens to express and empower their interests in policy. The power to select representatives and punish them retrospectively through deselection gives electors a certain influence in enforcing their interests. Citizens vote for their government officials. These officials represent the citizens’ ideas and concerns in government. Voting is one way to participate in democracy. Citizens can also contact their officials when they want to support or change a law. Voting in an election and contacting elected officials are two ways to participate in democracy.
