Fixed-term election
From Freepedia
A Fixed-term election is an election that occurs on a set date, and cannot be changed by the incumbent politician.
Fixed-term elections are common for mayors and presidents, but less common for prime ministers and other members of a parliamentary system of government.
Examples
- Presidential elections in the US occur every four years on the first tuesday of November.
- Elections of the Flemish regional parliament occur at the same day of European Parliament elections, which is every five years.
