Definition of popular vote

popular votenoun

phiếu bầu phổ thông

/ˌpɒpjələ ˈvəʊt//ˌpɑːpjələr ˈvəʊt/

The term "popular vote" refers to the total number of votes cast by eligible citizens in an election. It is derived from the Latin phrase "vox populi," which translates to "voice of the people". The phrase was commonly used in ancient Roman politics to describe the will or opinion of the masses. In modern democracies, the idea of popular sovereignty, which holds that the people are the ultimate source of a nation's authority, has influenced the definition of democracy. As election results have become increasingly scrutinized, the term "popular vote" has gained popularity to describe the method by which democratic institutions are elected. Although many government officials and politicians often refer to the President of the United States as being elected by popular vote, this is not entirely accurate. In the United States, the Electoral College, rather than the popular vote, decides the presidential winner. This discrepancy, along with debates over the value and legitimacy of the Electoral College, has led to calls for the adoption of a national popular vote in US Presidential elections. In conclusion, the origin of the term "popular vote" dates back to ancient Rome, where it was used to describe the will of the people. In modern democracies, it refers to the pooled number of votes cast by eligible citizens in an election, a significant metric in defining and evaluating the Democratic process.

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the act of voting by the people in a country or an area who have the right to vote

hành động bỏ phiếu của người dân ở một quốc gia hoặc một khu vực có quyền bỏ phiếu

Example:
  • The head of government is the prime minister, elected by popular vote for a four-year term.

    Người đứng đầu chính phủ là thủ tướng, được bầu bằng hình thức bỏ phiếu phổ thông với nhiệm kỳ bốn năm.

the choice expressed in an election by the majority of people who vote (but which may not necessarily determine who wins the election, depending on the system used)

sự lựa chọn được thể hiện trong cuộc bầu cử bởi phần lớn những người đi bỏ phiếu (nhưng không nhất thiết quyết định ai thắng cử, tùy thuộc vào hệ thống được sử dụng)

Example:
  • It is possible to win the popular vote but still lose the electoral vote.

    Có thể thắng về số phiếu phổ thông nhưng vẫn thua về số phiếu đại cử tri.

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