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In a totally free and fair society, of which there are none, secret voting would not be necessary. Each franchised person would vote openly without let or hindrance. Unfortunately, in many ballots, others may try to influence or coerce you to vote in a particular way against your judgement.
Secrecy is an attempt to prevent such coercion.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 13y agoso that people's votes are private and the person they are voting for is who they truly want to be in office and not who they received a bribe from.
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∙ 11y agoSo that people that see other peoples votes aren't influenced and they vote for what they believe.
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∙ 9y agoTo avoid political parties or groups influencing your vote by use of bribary or threats
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∙ 6y agoWhen you vote publicly, you might be influenced by seeing what everyone else is voting for. By voting secretly, everybody votes whatever they really believe.
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How did the process of voting become private?
The process of voting became private through the introduction of the secret ballot in the 19th century. Prior to this, voting was often done publicly, with individuals publicly declaring their choice. The secret ballot was implemented to protect voters from intimidation, coercion, and bribery, allowing them to cast their vote in secret without fear of retribution.
When did the process of voting become private?
It has always been private. US law prevents campaigning near a polling place, and that anyone interfere with a person voting.
Is voting done in secret or public?
Voting is typically done in secret to protect the privacy and independence of individual voters. This ensures that people can freely express their opinions without fear of judgment or reprisal.
What balot means?
A ballot is the process of voting. This process is in writing where a person will either write someone's name or check the box next to the person's name that they want to vote for and it is done in private.
What questions is asked if an individual is engaging in retrospective voting?
Retrospective voting is the theory of voting in which voters essentially ask this simple question: "What have you done for me lately?"
Can you determine if someone voted or are voting records kept private?
Voting records only show whether or not someone voted in an election. The votes themselves are anonymous when entered. Voting records are private but they may be examined should voter fraud be suspected but only by members of the board of elections in the questioned jurisdiction.
In the early days of America's democracy how was voting done?
Voting began in 1776 when America broke away from Great Britain. At the time only white males of a certain religion could vote. Hope it helps! :)
What is the difference between majority voting and unanimous voting?
Majority voting counts more than half of the votes, and it is done with a certain group of people; while unanimous voting use all the peoples votes.
How are candidates selected in a caucus?
Yes, caucuses pick a candidate for office. The difference between a caucus and a primary is that caucuses are held in public and voting is done in public. In primaries, the voting is done privately.
What makes U.S voting fair and private?
The Australian ballot
What is the main purpose of electoral college?
Voting is for elections. and you vote for the candidate you wish to elect.
Which state in India online voting done in october 2010?
Gujrat
