Conference Paper

Undoubtedly political theory does not have exclusivity in election-related debates, as this phenomenon is equally provocative to a wider range of subjects. This is not a coincidence because elections (apart from the referendum) are the only form available to citizens for direct participation in political life. Although elections presuppose competition on precisely defined rules of the game , however , it is usually after the election to open a discussion and to change the already established rules. This atmosphere, for a long time, is practicing law in our country. This, among other things, is due to the fact that the legitimacy of the government arises not only from the outcome of the elections, but also from the behavior of the key political forces during the elections, ie from their observance of the legally established procedure. Respect for the rules of the game results in a legitimate parliament and a legitimate political elite that present the will of the electorate. On the contrary, it entails dubiousness that is usually used by political entities in their daily calculations, which may, in certain circumstances, jeopardize the functioning of the political system.