the workings of the human mind

the inner workings of a computer

Can you explain the workings of the stock market to me?
She has a keen interest in the workings of government.
The novel portrayed the despair of an ordinary man entangled in
the workings of a bureaucratic legal system.
Fewer than 20% of the votes cast were
for conservative candidates.
All the votes in the election have now been cast and the
countinghas begun.
Is it really necessary to hold an election every threeyears?
The number of refugees seeking political asylum
hasrisen recently.
More than half a million people sought asylum in Europe last year.
He stood for parliament (= tried to get elected as an MP).
She stood unsuccessfully as a candidate in the local elections.
The president has announced she does not intend to stand for reelection.
Shes not intending to stand at the next election.
Hell be standing as the candidate for Falkirk West.
Labours insistence that members toethe party line
Ministers who wouldn't toe the party line were swiftly got rid of.
He was a victim of a smear campaign.
We are mounting a campaign to recruit more volunteers.

Government forces have mounted an attack on a rebel base.

an election manifesto
the party manifesto
She will have her own viewpoint on the matter.
From a practical viewpoint, I'd advise you not to go.