Defined term
Secrecy of The Ballot
Secrecy of The Ballot: A set of rules and procedures to establish the fundamental right of voters in the United States to cast a secret ballot.
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Definition
A set of rules and procedures to establish the fundamental right of voters in the United States to cast a secret ballot. These procedures ensure that no ballot can be associated with a voter, thereby allowing voters to mark their ballots freely and without fear of repercussion or reprisal.
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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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