FREE ELECTIONS IN CIVIL SOCIETY DEVELOPMENT

This article explores the development of civil society through the adherence to general legal principles, such as legality and equality, especially in democratic elections. These principles ensure the successful implementation of elections and the formation of civil society, promoting political culture and the electorate's rights. The article highlights the types and typologies of elections, and a comparative analysis is presented on the participation of political parties in free elections in developed countries. It also reflects on pre-election campaigns, experiences, and practices from advanced foreign countries, alongside the author’s insights.