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.
Mettle is defined as a high quality of personal character. 1  An example of mettle is a soldier's bravery.  An example of mettle is a person who has spirit and courage.
Related Links. 1  Making Stuff: Stronger David Pogue tests his mettle against the world's strongest stuff, from steel and Kevlar to bioengineered silk. 2  Materials That Changed History From ceramics to steel, paper to plastics, certain basic substances have long propped up civilization.