What are two provisions in the Constitution regarding ballots?

• A. Balloting is conducted only in public view and ballots may be counted aloud.
• B. The names of all candidates for the same office are to appear on the same ballot, and balloting in secret.
• C. Ballots must be printed in both English and Spanish.
• D. A separate ballot must be used for each candidate.

Answer: (B)

The ballot provisions being tested emphasize protecting voter privacy while making ballots clear and straightforward. The idea is that all candidates for the same office appear on one ballot, and voting is done in secret. Having every candidate listed on the same ballot helps voters compare choices without switching ballots or facing confusing multiple ballots. Secret balloting protects voters from outside pressure, ensures their choices remain confidential, and upholds the integrity of the process.

The other ideas clash with these fundamentals. Balloting in public view and counting aloud would expose votes, undermining secrecy. Printing ballots in more than one language isn’t what this item focuses on, even though accessibility matters. Using a separate ballot for each candidate would create unnecessary fragmentation and complicate the voting process, rather than presenting all options together on one ballot.