1 Eligibility: In most countries, only citizens who are 18 years or older are eligible to vote. Some countries may also require voters to be registered or have specific identification documents.

2 Polling Stations: Voters are usually required to cast their ballots at specific polling stations designated by the government. These polling stations are usually open for a specific period of time on election day.

3 Secret Ballot: Voting must be done in secrecy, meaning that no one should be able to see who you voted for

4 Ballot Counting: Once the polls have closed, votes are counted by government officials or an independent commission. This process is usually open to public observation.

5 Election Results: The results of the election are announced by the government or an independent commission.