Definition of electoral. 1  1 : of or relating to an elector the electoral vote. 2  2 : of or relating to election an electoral system.
In 1996 the Constitution was adopted. General foundations of the political system. General foundations of the political system of Ukraine are defined by its Constitution. In accordance with its organic law, Ukraine is a sovereign and independent, democratic, social and jural state.
The protests sweeping across Ukraine began last November when the government ditched a promised trade and political deal with the European Union in favor of closer ties with its old Soviet master. Critics say Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych chose his allegiances under considerable pressure from Russia.