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.
Word Origin & History. 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.