Question 38
Franchise, Elections and Electoral SystemsIn an election, secret ballot is described as the process where the voter
- A.is screened off to conceal the vote
- B.cast the vote in a sealed box
- C.is assisted to cast the vote
- D.is searched before casting the vote
Show the answer and explanation
Answer: A (is screened off to conceal the vote)
Explanation
In a secret ballot the voter marks the ballot privately, behind a screen, so no one knows whom he voted for.