Question

List 3 advantages of a secret ballot system

Answer 1

Answer:

1. The secret ballot system requires that one vote secretly behind a closed room during elections for one's preferred candidate while the open ballot system on the other hand entails voting openly by queuing or otherwise, indicating the candidate of their choice.
2. The secret ballot system is better than the open ballot system because many countries have tried the two system and the major disadvantages of the open ballot system; The secret ballot system enables every voter to vote confidently and secretly without any fear of intimidation at the end of the election or during the exercise. But, the open ballot system creates discomfort and fear in terms of choosing your preferred candidate especially when there are some crisis or misunderstandings during the excersis. This can even hinder some people from coming out to vote due to fear.
3. The secret ballot system also makes it easy for re-counting in case there are legal disputes about the eventual winner- the ballot paper can be recounted. But, the open ballot cannot be recounted the moment they disperse at the end of the voting exercise.