Although the candidates are selected instead of elected, the process has to follow strict standards. 1. The candidates have to be always in the political system.
1 An example of mettle is a soldier's bravery.  An example of mettle is a person who has spirit and courage.
Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition: fartlek (Noun) An athletic training technique, used especially in running, in which periods of intense effort alternate with periods of less strenuous effort in a continuous workout.