Question

Read the hypothetical situation below and answer the questions that follow.

After a city council election, officials are examining votes. They discover that too many votes were cast for a candidate;
some citizens voted 10 to 12 times for the same candidate in order to help that candidate win the election.
What kind of illegal voting obstacle was used by the group of citizens who voted more than once? Why would they
use it?
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Answer 1

Voting and elections are subjects that have their own special language. This glossary defines some of the unique terms that you may encounter during an election season.

Ballot — A list of candidates and proposed laws that voters mark to make choices. A ballot may be made of paper and marked with a pen or hole punch or it may be electronic and voters mark their choices with the push of a button or by touch screen.

Ballot Initiative — A proposed law drafted by citizens and placed on the ballot to be approved or rejected by voters. Ballot initiatives are usually drafted by a group of voters who are passionate about a particular issue.