Practice Secret Ballot (2.7) - Elections - ICSE 9 History and Civics

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Question 1.
What is the secret ballot?
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Think about how voters express their choices without anyone watching.
Question 2.
Why is the secret ballot important?
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Consider the impact of privacy on choices.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of the secret ballot?
- To increase voter participation
- To ensure public accountability
- To protect voter privacy
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Think about why privacy is crucial during elections.
4Question 4.
True or False: The secret ballot makes it easier for political parties to monitor how their supporters vote.
- True
- False
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Remember the concept of privacy in voting.
Question 5.
Create a proposal for a local election to increase the usage of secret ballots. What steps will you include in your proposal to ensure voter trust and turnout?
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Consider what might make voters feel confident about their privacy.
Question 6.
Evaluate a hypothetical electoral system that uses public voting. Discuss how it might impact the diversity of candidates elected.
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Reflect on how public scrutiny influences candidate diversity.

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