What is the place where people go to cast their votes on election day often called?
AnswerPolling station
Voters cast their ballots at polling stations, also called polling places.
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The basics
A vote in which everyone agrees is called what?
AnswerUnanimous
A unanimous decision is one where every voter agrees.
Going deeper
In elections, what does 'turnout' measure?
AnswerThe share of eligible voters who actually vote
Turnout is the percentage of eligible voters who cast a ballot.
Under a plurality system, the winner needs what?
AnswerMore votes than any other candidate
In plurality voting, the candidate with the most votes wins even without a majority.
Which self-governing country granted women the right to vote in national elections in 1893?
AnswerNew Zealand
In 1893 New Zealand became the first self-governing country where women could vote in national elections.
Expert level
The word 'ballot' comes from the Italian 'ballotta', meaning what?
AnswerSmall ball
Voters in Venice once cast votes using small balls, or ballotte.
The secret ballot is sometimes called the 'Australian ballot' because it was first widely used where?
AnswerAustralia
Australian colonies such as Victoria and South Australia adopted the secret ballot in 1856.
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