👉 The term "praelection" in the context of political science refers to the process of selecting representatives for a legislature or a government body, typically through a democratic vote. This is often described as a "polling station" where voters cast their votes and decide who should represent them at that particular level. The term is also used in other fields such as politics, economics, and law, referring to the method of selecting representatives from a group or community based on the results of an election.