Definitions for snap election
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1. Snap election

   A snap election is an election that is called earlier than the one that has been scheduled. Generally, a snap election in a parliamentary system is called to capitalize on an unusual electoral opportunity or to decide a pressing issue, under circumstances when an election is not required by law or convention. A snap election differs from a recall election in that it is initiated by politicians (usually the head of government or ruling party) rather than voters, and from a by-election in that the winners will serve an entire term as opposed to the remainder of an already established term.Since the power to call snap elections usually lies with the incumbent, they often result in increased majorities for the party already in power provided they have been called at an advantageous time. However, snap elections can also backfire on the incumbent resulting in a decreased majority or in some cases the opposition winning or gaining power. As a result of the latter cases, there have been occasions in which the consequence has been the implementation of fixed-term elections. Early elections can also be called in certain jurisdictions after a ruling coalition is dissolved if a replacement coalition cannot be formed within a constitutionally set time limit. Generally speaking, the Prime Minister under such systems does not have the legal power to call an election, but rather must request the election be called by the head of state. In most countries, the head of state almost always grants such a request by convention.

How to pronounce snap election?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Tessa

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How to say snap election in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of snap election in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of snap election in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of snap election in a Sentence

1. Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu:

   This will be the most concrete step on the path to the snap election, on our way to Nov. 1, we will act like a government elected for four years. Our nation should be at ease about this. We will not be working in the mood of an interim government.

2. Idris Baluken:

   The president does not want a coalition to be formed. He knows that if a coalition is formed whatever remains from his executive presidency dream will completely be destroyed, he wants Turkey to have a snap election quickly.

3. Koichi Nakano:

   If polls in another month show a bit of a shocking decline, then that might be the moment to decide what to do (about a snap election), if it’s another seven points, he might say he cannot call a snap election but if it’s three points or less, he might do it, knowing more bad news is coming.

4. Stavros Dimas:

   On the other hand the euro could fall towards $1.21 if the 180 votes are not secured, as the market will ponder the risk of the leftwing Syriza party, which is against fiscal reconstruction, taking power after a snap election next year.

5. Stefan Worrall:

   I think the market remains open to all possibilities right now, we're in a low-turnover state of anticipation over global events like the Brexit vote and the FOMC meeting but also with regard to domestic elements like a possible delay of next year's consumption tax increase and a possible snap election this summer. There's a lot of noise and no clear decisions.

References

1. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snap_Election