ballot paper

Election choice sheet

A ballot paper is the physical sheet on which a voter marks their choices in an election.

The term is standard in British, Australian, and other Commonwealth usage; Americans typically say ballot alone.

She marked the ballot paper and dropped it in the box.

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referendum · hanging chad · polling station · spoiled · postal voting · election · scrutineer · tally · box · voting booth · counterfoil · candidate · write-in candidate · plebiscite · democracy · casting vote · voting slip · chad

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INPUT vs. OUTPUT IN ELECTORAL PROCESS

ballot paperelection results

Official vote counts

vote count · returns · winner announcement · certified results · scoreboard

SECRECY vs. OPENNESS OF VOTE

ballot papershow of hands

Voting by lifting arms

voice vote · roll call vote · viva voce · hand count · acclamation

democratic vs. non-democratic selection

ballot paperdecree

Authoritative legal command

edict · royal decree · hereditary succession · military coup · coronation

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