Question

Do Campaigns and Elections matter? Are the outcomes reflective of the population?

Answer 1

Campaigns and elections are the fundamentals of a modern democracy. They in true sense reflect the ideology of democracy where an individual of important political position is elected by the common masses themselves.

Campaign can be defined as the series of actions and events which are intended with a specific end result. While elections help elect common masses their choice of indicia holding important political position such as the presidential position, campaigns have a different outcome. It helps common masses get to know their candidates better, understand which candidate resonates with their own concerns and political ideals and thus vote accordingly. Also the candidates are able to advertise themselves and put forth their ideas.

The outcomes of elections may or may not be reflective of the population. This is because not everyone votes in the elections. The youth is specially underrepresented in the elections as often they do not vote.