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.
Example Sentences for mettle. Texas cattle put the horse and his rider more on their mettle than these grade cattle. The rector proved himself a competitor worthy of the minister's mettle. Those curious words of the mysterious girl had placed me upon my mettle. The Corsicans at Toulon were persons of importance, and had shown their mettle.