The Role of Elections in a Democracy - Elections in Britain

Elections in Britain

• Elections are central to a democracy.
• Farrell points out, they are 'the clogs which keep the wheels of democracy properly functioning'.
• Free, competitive elections.  
• In the late 20th century, millions of people gained the right to vote.
• 1994 - South Africa held it's first free election, in which previously disenfranchised millions (black South Africans who were denied the vote) were entitled to vote.
• In African continents it's likely to have a multi-party system, in which several parties will be competing, however no single party is likely…