直接選挙
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Meanings
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direct election
A system in which voters directly choose their representatives, as opposed to an indirect election.
The president is elected by direct election.
Please explain the difference between direct and indirect elections.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉で直接選挙が行われるa direct election is held in 〈place〉
In this country, direct presidential elections are held.
- 〈相手〉を直接選挙で選ぶto choose 〈person〉 by direct election
The people choose the president by direct election.
- 直接選挙を導入するto introduce a direct election system
The government introduced direct elections for governors.
- 直接選挙に移行するto switch to a direct election system
This country switched from indirect elections to direct elections.