presidentinvaalit
Presidential elections, or presidentinvaalit in Finnish, are the political process through which an eligible population selects the head of state in countries operating a presidential or semi-presidential system. The precise design varies by country, but elections usually occur at fixed intervals and are organized by an official election authority.
In many democracies, the president is elected either by direct popular vote or by an indirect method
In direct systems, a candidate must win a specified majority, commonly over 50 percent. If no candidate
Presidents typically serve a fixed term, often four, five, or six years, with varying limits on consecutive
Campaigns are regulated for fairness, with rules on campaign financing, media access, and public funding in
Because presidential power and the method of selection affect political systems in profound ways, presidential elections