The 2004 Presidential Election: A Preview
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چکیده
Similar to Circadian, the moon, and sunspots, U.S. elections occur on a regular cycle. For those in the U.S. this is a natural part of a democracy. However, in other nations, national elections are not necessarily regularly scheduled. In Britain, for example, the prime minister requests the Queen to call elections at a time the P.M. believes is most political advantageous. It cannot be longer than five years, but it may be much shorter. A no confidence vote in the Parliament mandates immediate elections.
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