Organizations that seek political power by electing people to office so that their positions and philosophy become public policy are called a political party. A local or judicial election in which candidates are not selected or endorsed by political parties and party affiliation is not listed on ballots is a nonpartisan election.
Political parties.
political powers
A senator elected at large is one elected by the votes of the entire political entity (i.e., state) that he represents. This is opposed to the process of electing Congressmen/women from a district, which is a subdivision of the political entity.
Caste systems in some societies serve as an example of restricted social mobility. In these systems, individuals are unable to move out of the social group they are born into, limiting their opportunities for advancement and progress within the society.
Formal organizations probably adhere to Robert's Rules of Order, the standard compendium used in conducting meetings, electing officers, describing those offices and the duties thereof.
The fundamental goal of political parties in the political process is mainly to influence policy. Influencing policy can be done by electing people to office and gaining control of the government.
county committee
A Political Party
electing its members to office
The biggest advantage to electing judges and justices is that they would be accountable to the people. However, the disadvantage would be subjecting them to political influence and pressure.
political action committees
The 12th Amendment provides the procedure for electing the President and the Vice President. Basically, it modified the process so that these positions are now elected by the Electoral College.
The College of Cardinals began electing the pope in the year 1059