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why is it still called a secret ballot? when you go to vote they always write down your polling number on the stub where your ballot paper was torn from.
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It's secret as opposed to in "olden days" when you just raised a hand in an open room. The ballot was then totally open to manipulation as everyone felt forced to toe-the-line with their boss or landlord. They brought in secret votes to prevent this.
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