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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
  • C The Act of Union 1707
  • ✕ The Human Rights Act 1998 Your answer

Not quite.

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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