ELECTIONS

Call an election

 to announcing or scheduling an election.

Rig an election

to tamper with it illegally to influence the outcome.

Carry out a poll

To conduct a survey or gather data, often on public opinion.

Reach a consensus

To agree on something after discussion or negotiation

Establish a consensus

To build general agreement among a group

A broad consensus

General agreement among a large group of people

Expose a bribery scandal

To reveal illegal acts involving bribery in a scandal.

A corruption scandal

A situation where officials are found involved in illegal, unethical practices.

Stand as an MP

To run for a position as a Member of Parliament.

Lobby MPs

To try to influence Members of Parliament on a particular issue

A narrow victory

Winning by a small margin.

A landslide victory

Winning by a very large margin.

A hollow victory

A win that feels meaningless or unsatisfactory, often due to the cost involved

Exercise power

 To use one's authority or influence.

Allocate power

To distribute authority or responsibilities among different people or groups.

Legislative power

The authority to make or change laws.

Call a referendum,Hold a referendum

Adopt a law

To officially approve and begin enforcing a new law.

Pass a law

When a legislative body formally approves a law.

Within the law

To act in accordance with legal regulations.

Amend the law

To make changes or improvements to an existing law.