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Do the cardinals cast ballots in the election for pope?
Yes, the cardinals cast secret ballots when electing a new pope.
What do the college of cardinals use to elect a pope?
The cardinals use paper ballots to elect a pope. There are no voting machines used.
All voters who cast their ballots in the same voting place are in a what?
precinct
How was Jorge Bergoglio selected to be the pope?
He was selected by voting of the College of Cardinals in a secret conclave held in the Sistine Chapel of the Vatican. Voting is by paper ballots prepared by each cardinal as he votes.
What causes the smoke to blacken during pope voting?
Chemicals are added to the burning paper ballots to turn the smoke black after an unsuccessful ballot.
What do they burn to make the smoke black or white when a new pope is being chosen?
When a new pope is chosen, white smoke is produced by burning the ballots and other materials used in the voting process, indicating that a new pope has been elected. Black smoke, on the other hand, is created when the ballots are burned without a successful election, signaling that the voting did not result in a new pope. The smoke is typically enhanced with the addition of certain chemicals to achieve the desired color.
What is an electronic data processing method for counting ballots cast at polling places?
DRE voting machines
What are the commonly used methods of voting?
Some common methods of voting include paper ballots, electronic voting machines, mail-in ballots, and online voting systems. Each method has its own advantages and challenges, such as accessibility, security, and ease of use. The choice of method often depends on factors such as cost, technology infrastructure, and voter preferences.
When electing a new pope what is the job of a teller?
Three tellers are chosen by the cardinals in the conclave. Their job is to open, count and verify the ballots cast for the pope.
How is the pope elected PowerPoint?
No, the pope is elected with paper ballots.
Do the cardinals actually cast the ballots in the election of the pope and if so how?
No. Only cardinals under 80 years of age are eligible to vote for the new pope. In addition, the elector cardinals must be able to travel to Rome for the conclave, so if they are too ill or otherwise detained then they will not be able to vote. There may also be "secret" cardinals in countries where the Church is persecuted where the "secret" cardinal may not even know that the Pope had given him this honor. Pope John Paul II is known to have created a "secret" cardinal. "Secret" cardinals would not be able to vote for a new pope and stay secret.
What are other names for ballots?
Elections. Voting.
