Snap Election? Here's What It Really Means!

A Snap Election Is Called Earlier Than the Scheduled Election.

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It Is Usually Called in Parliamentary Systems to Address Urgent Issues.

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The Election Is Initiated by Politicians, Often the Head of Government.

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Snap Elections Differ From Recall Elections, Which Are Voter-Initiated.

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They Also Differ From By-Elections, as They Involve Electing an Entirely New Parliament.

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Early Elections Can Occur if a Ruling Coalition Dissolves and No Replacement Is Formed.

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Incumbents Often Call Snap Elections to Increase Their Majority.

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Fixed-Term Elections Have Been Implemented in Some Places to Avoid the Risks of Snap Elections.

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