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.
40 Synonyms found for mettle. mettle 1581, variant spelling of metal, both of which were used interchangeably (by Shakespeare and others) in the literal sense and in the figurative sense of stuff of which a person is made until the spellings and senses diverged early 18c.