1.An election is a process wherein people decide on who will occupy certain positions, especially in the government or other formal organizations.
选举是指人们决定谁会坐上特定的职位的过程，尤其是一些政府和正式组织里的职位。
2.In my opinion, the process of electing officials presents many advantages compared to those of just appointing people randomly.
在我看来，选举官员的过程比起随意指定官员的过程更有优势。
3.Elections promote the right of suffrage. The right of suffrage is the right of the citizens to vote for officials whom they want to govern over them.
选举促进了人们的选举权。选举权是指人们投票来决定谁有权利来管理他们。
4.Elections allow people from all walks of life to run for office as long as they meet the requirements for political officers.
选举允许来自不同生活阶层的人竞选，只要是他们政治官员的标准。
5.A person’s status, sex, race or religious belief do not hamper him or her from running for office.
一个人的社会地位，性别，种族，或政治信仰等都不能成为他进入政府的障碍。
6.Elections safeguard democracy and liberty.
选举维护了民主和自由。
7.Elections protect the people from dictatorship or repression.
选举使人们免受独裁和压迫。
8.The decision-making process of electing officials is a vital element of a democratic community. It is not only a process, but also a symbol of social equality.
选举官员的决定过程是民主社会的重要因素。它不仅是一个过程，更是社会公平的象征。
Daisy
2017.6.10
