Diplomacy & Politics Glossary
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B
7 termsBallot Access Laws
Regulations determining the requirements political candidates or parties must meet to appear on election ballots.
Ballot Access Reform
Efforts and policies aimed at changing the rules and procedures that determine how candidates qualify to appear on election ballots. These reforms seek to increase fairness and reduce barriers to candidacy.
Ballot Access Restrictions
Legal or procedural barriers that candidates or parties must overcome to appear on election ballots, often affecting minor parties and independents.
Ballot Design
The layout and format of a voting ballot, which can influence voter understanding and the accuracy of vote casting.
Ballot Drop Box
A secure container where voters can deposit completed mail-in or absentee ballots before election day to facilitate voting access and convenience.
Ballot Harvesting
Collecting and submitting completed absentee or mail-in ballots by third parties to increase voter turnout for a campaign or cause.
Ballot Rotation
A method of changing the order of candidate names on ballots to reduce the advantage of being listed first.
E
2 termsElectoral Commission
An independent body responsible for overseeing the conduct, fairness, and logistics of elections to ensure integrity and public trust.
Electoral Integrity
The adherence to democratic principles and fairness in the conduct of elections, including transparency, accuracy, and freedom from fraud or coercion.