How Do ‘Elections’ Work in Different Countries Around the World?

Elections are like choosing your favorite team captain, but in different countries, the rules change. In some places, people vote quietly and keep their choices a secret. In others, they cheer for their favorite candidate until someone wins by the loudest shout. It’s fun to see how many ways there are to pick a leader.

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In Brazil, people vote for their favorite candidate by putting a sticker on a ballot paper.
In Japan, you can write your favorite person’s name if they’re not listed on the ballot.
In some African countries, people shout out the names of their preferred candidates until one is declared the winner.

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