To make a choice along with other parties asked to make the same choice. In business and
finance, voting is most often associated with electing
directors and setting company policies at the
annual meeting of shareholders. In order to be able to vote under these circumstances, one must hold
voting stock. The right to vote gives the holder of voting stock a great deal of control over the company. In democratic forms of government, voters elect politicians, who may promote certain business or financial policies as part of their platform. In turn, bodies of elected politicians often vote on proposed policies or programs.