A proposal on a ballot that is not for a person is called a "ballot measure" or "referendum." These measures can include proposed laws, amendments to existing laws, or changes to the state constitution. Voters decide on these proposals directly through a vote during an election.
The individual vote is called a ballot. When a person votes it is called casting a ballot.
When a person votes in an election using a ballot obtained from his county election officer either in person beforehand or by mail what is it called voting by absentee ballot.
A proposition is a proposal appearing on the ballot.
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A yes or no ballot is known as a "referendum" where voters express their approval or disapproval on a specific issue or proposal. This type of ballot is used to gauge public opinion on a particular matter before making a decision.
The city has put a light-rail proposal on a ballot for citizens to vote on.
Absentee ballot; or, in some states, a mail-in ballot (that can be used by anyone).
absentee voting
No, not at this point in time. However, there is a ballot proposal which will be voted on in the November, 2010 elections, by the voters in California a prescription from a Doctor. You CAN buy medical marijuana NOW with a doctors prescription. The ballot proposal would allow persons to buy marijuana without a prescription.
We do not have national referendums. We are not Switzerland or the state of California.
the answer is before hand
The ballot with only the names of the candidates for the highest office appears is called The Short Ballot.