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Learn at your own pace, with an explanation after every answer. No score, no leaderboard – and not preparation for a citizenship test: just to know the country and your neighbours a little better.

State & history

Which law introduced the secret ballot for UK elections, so that people could vote without others seeing their choice?

  • A The Magna Carta
  • ✓ The Ballot Act 1872 Your answer
  • C The Act of Union 1707
  • D The Human Rights Act 1998

Correct!

Before 1872, voting was often public, which allowed pressure and bribery. The Ballot Act introduced secret voting and made elections fairer.

Source: Ballot Act 1872; parliament.uk – Living Heritage

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